Yankees surrender late lead, fall to Cardinals after eighth-inning meltdown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:17 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The New York Yankees lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 13-7 on August 3, 2026, at Yankee Stadium. After trailing 6-0, the Yankees rallied for seven runs, including a home run from Luis García Jr. However, Angel Chivilli struggled in the eighth inning, allowing seven runs to the Cardinals, diminishing the Yankees' comeback hopes. Cardinal first baseman Alec Burleson hit three home runs in the game, contributing significantly to the Yankees' downfall. The Yankees continue to search for offensive consistency as they navigate the second half of the season.
- •Yankees rallied from a 6-0 deficit to take the lead.
- •Angel Chivilli allowed seven runs in the eighth inning.
- •Alec Burleson hit three home runs for the Cardinals.
- •Luis García Jr. homered during the Yankees' seven-run rally.
- •The Yankees struggle continues as they seek offensive improvement.
- 3:17 AMYahoo Sports — Chivilli’s eighth inning meltdown squanders seven-run rally, Yankees thumped by Cardinals
"The Yankees had a thrilling come-from-behind victory in their grasp, until they very abruptly didn't.
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