In a notable opener at Yankee Stadium, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson made history by hitting three home runs in a single game, leading his team to a 13-7 victory over the New York Yankees. This achievement marked Burleson’s first career three-homer game and made him the first visiting player to accomplish the feat at Yankee Stadium since May 2023. Burleson is enjoying a standout season, now boasting 18 home runs, 77 RBI, and a .288 batting average through 112 games in 2026.
