Cardinals overpower Cubs 11-4 with big performances from Burleson and Walker
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Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker each homered and drove in four runs as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Chicago Cubs 11-4 at Wrigley Field on Sunday. The Cardinals extended their winning streak to two games with a six-run fourth inning, highlighted by Walker's two-run homer and Burleson's contributions. Burleson now has 21 home runs for the season, tying his career high. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera struggled, allowing seven runs over 3 2/3 innings, while the Cubs aim to bounce back in their next matchup against the White Sox. Dansby Swanson exited the game after an injury in the third inning.
- •Cardinals score six runs in the fourth inning.
- •Burleson and Walker each record three hits and four RBIs.
- •Cubs starter Cabrera allows seven runs in his return from injury.
- •Dansby Swanson leaves game due to left side discomfort.
- •Cardinals play a doubleheader against Cincinnati next.
- 10:34 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — Alec Burleson, Jordan Walker Throttle Cubs for Cardinals' Ninth Win in 13 Games
"Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homered and finished with three hits and four RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-4 on Sunday for a second straight win at Wrigley Field. Burleson has homered in consecutive games, boosting his total to 21 to tie his career high. Walker’s drive, his 24th, was just the second in 30 games for the All-Star right fielder and capped the Cardinals' six-run fourth inning.
"Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker homered and each drove in four runs as the Cardinals scored six times in the fourth inning and beat the Cubs 11-4 at Wrigley Field. The Cards won their fourth straight series and have captured nine of their last 13 games.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:34 PMAlec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homered and finished with three hits and four RBIs, and the St. Louis Cardinals pounded the Chicago Cubs 11-4 on Sunday for a second straight win at Wrigley Field. Burleson has homered in consecutive games, boosting his total to 21 to tie his career high. Walker’s drive, his 24th, was just the second in 30 games for the All-Star right fielder and capped the Cardinals' six-run fourth inning.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 10:20 PMAlec Burleson, Jordan Walker Throttle Cubs for Cardinals' Ninth Win in 13 Games
Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker homered and each drove in four runs as the Cardinals scored six times in the fourth inning and beat the Cubs 11-4 at Wrigley Field. The Cards won their fourth straight series and have captured nine of their last 13 games.
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