The St. Louis Cardinals are currently taking on the New York Yankees in a three-game set (at Yankee Stadium).
In game one of the series, St. Louis picked up a huge 13-7 win, which was aided by an outpouring of scoring in the late innings and, very notably, Alec Burleson’s 3-home run performance.
However, for Tuesday’s game, Alec Burleson is not featured in the Cardinals lineup, which is a very interesting decision, especially given the short porch in right field at Yankee Stadium.
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Looking at the St. Louis Cardinals Lineup on Tuesday
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 03: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with Ron ‘pop’ Warner #75 after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 03, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Here is the full St. Louis Cardinals lineup for 8/4, per @UnderdogMLB:
Looking at Alec Burleson’s 2026 Season
GettyTORONTO, ON – JULY 31: Alec Burleson #41 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after walking in the first inning during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on July 31, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
As mentioned, Alec Burleson has played 112 games this season.
Over 431 at-bats, he has 18 home runs, 27 doubles, a .288 average, and an OPS+ of 133 this season.
It’s another very quality campaign for Burleson, who was definitely somewhat snubbed from the All-Star Game.
He’s a lifetime .273 hitter with 66 home runs, 94 doubles, and 263 RBI in 526 total games played.
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