Cardinals struggle offensively in 2-0 loss to Yankees at Yankee Stadium

The St. Louis Cardinals fell to the New York Yankees 2-0 at Yankee Stadium on August 4, 2026. The Cardinals managed just six hits and were 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, hampered by the absence of Jordan Walker and a rested Alec Burleson. Walker was scratched due to right knee irritation, while Burleson, who had a strong performance the previous night, only pinch-hit in the eighth inning. The Yankees secured the win with solo home runs from Jazz Chisholm Jr. and rookie George Lombard Jr., marking Lombard's first career hit and homer. The Cardinals are set to play the series finale against the Yankees on August 5, 2026, before a day off and a series against the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium.

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