Cardinals Triumph Over Yankees 14-7

The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the New York Yankees 14-7, marking a significant game where Jordan Walker went 5-for-5 with a home run and Lars Nootbaar added a bases-clearing double and a two-run homer. This victory trimmed New York's lead in the American League East to half a game. The Cardinals set season highs for runs (14) and hits (21), overcoming a comeback attempt by the Yankees who tied the game 7-7 in the sixth inning. Yankees’ defensive errors and bullpen struggles led to a five-run seventh inning for St. Louis. The Cardinals' win on Sunday followed their first victory at the New Yankee Stadium on Saturday, where Brendan Donovan's three-run homer contributed to a 6-5 win. The Yankees have been struggling, having lost four of their last six games.