ST. LOUIS (APP.) -The St. Louis Cardinals host the New York Yankees to begin a three-game series. St. Louis has a 35-27 record at home and a 61-61 record overall. The Cardinals are 45-22 in games when they record at least eight hits. New York has a 27-32 record on the road and a 64-57 record overall. The Yankees are 42-15 in games when they scored five or more runs.
The teams meet Friday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS:
Alec Burleson has a .282 batting average to lead the Cardinals, and has 19 doubles and 15 home runs. Pedro Pages is 10 for 26 with two home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.
Anthony Volpe has 25 doubles, four triples and 18 home runs for the Yankees. Giancarlo Stanton is 12 for 28 with a double and three home runs over the past 10 games.
The Cardinals begin the three-game series at Busch Stadium with first pitch scheduled for 7:15. Friday’s game can be heard on KTLO AM 1240 with pregame coverage by Ameran Total Access starting at 6:20.
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