Cardinals clinch series.
St. Louis Cardinals defeat Philadelphia Phillies 7-1, winning series behind Alec Burleson's 3 RBIs.
The St. Louis Cardinals hammered the Philadelphia Phillies 7-1 on Wednesday, with Alec Burleson driving in three runs to clinch the series. AP News reported that Burleson's two-run double in a four-run fifth inning broke the game open against Phillies ace Zack Wheeler.
The win gave St. Louis their third straight series victory — the first time they have done that all season. CBS Sports noted that Burleson finished the series 5-for-10 with two doubles and five RBIs total.
Burleson's Big Fifth Inning Breaks Game Open
The Cardinals were locked in a close game before the fifth inning. Then Burleson stepped up against Wheeler and ripped a two-run double. That hit was part of a four-run burst that put the game out of reach. The final score, 7-1, was not close.
Burleson was the offensive star of the whole series. He went 5-for-10 at the plate over the three games. He hit two doubles and knocked in five runs. According to Las Vegas Sun, he was the key reason St. Louis took the series.
Kyle Leahy Shuts Down Phillies Lineup for Five Innings
Starting pitcher Kyle Leahy was sharp on the mound. He went five full innings and gave up just one run. He allowed six hits and walked nobody. He also struck out six batters. It was a strong, clean performance that gave the Cardinals' offense room to work.
Wheeler, on the other side, took the loss. The Phillies ace gave up the four-run fifth inning that flipped the game. He could not contain Burleson, who did the most damage against him. SF Gate noted it was a tough outing for one of Philadelphia's top starters.
Cardinals Win Third Straight Series for First Time This Season
The Cardinals have been building momentum. This was their third consecutive series win. That is a milestone they had not reached at any point this season. The team appears to be finding its footing after a rocky stretch earlier in the year.
The Phillies, meanwhile, sit just one game above .500 after the loss. Their next challenge will be unique. According to CBS Sports, Philadelphia will travel to face the Minnesota Twins in the famous Field of Dreams game on Thursday night in Iowa.
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