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Giants defeat Cardinals in extra innings after Alec Burleson home run

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Giants defeat Cardinals in extra innings after Alec Burleson home run

Summary

The San Francisco Giants secured a victory against the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings at Oracle Park on September 7, 2026. San Francisco built an early 3-0 lead behind RBI contributions from Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldredge. St. Louis narrowed the deficit in the sixth inning when Alec Burleson hit a 431-foot home run into the bay. The Cardinals added another run in the seventh inning on an RBI double by Nathan Church to pull within one. Despite rallying in the ninth to load the bases, St. Louis was unable to complete the comeback before the game concluded. Giants starter Logan Webb pitched into the later innings while Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy allowed two earned runs over 6 2/3 innings.

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By the Numbers

•The San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in extra innings on September 7, 2026.
•Alec Burleson recorded a home run for the Cardinals in the sixth inning.
•Rafael Devers and Bryce Eldredge provided multiple RBI hits for the Giants.
•Michael McGreevy pitched 6 2/3 innings for St. Louis, allowing two earned runs.
•The Cardinals loaded the bases in the ninth inning but did not overcome the one-run deficit.

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If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to make a playoff push, it has to start in San Francisco. That’s why Monday’s game against the Giants was so vital. It didn’t start well for Cardinals starter Michael McGreevy as the Giants grabbed an early lead. Cardinals bats would eventually claw their way all the way […]
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