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Cardinals defeat Yankees with Donovan's three-run homer

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Cardinals defeat Yankees with Donovan’s three-run homer

August 31, 2024

NEW YORK — Brendan Donovan hit a three-run homer, Kyle Gibson pitched seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees 6-5 on Saturday for their first regular-season win at Yankee Stadium.

It was the first victory for St. Louis in the Bronx since Tim McCarver hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning in Game 5 of the 1964 World Series and Bob Gibson pitched a complete game in a 5-2 win. The Cardinals improved to 1-7 at Yankee Stadium in the regular season.

St. Louis went ahead to stay with four runs in the third against rookie Will Warren (0-3). Nolan Arenado hit a tying RBI single before Donovan connected for his 11th homer. It was his first three-run drive since July 23, 2023.

Iván Herrera hit an RBI double in the sixth and scored on a throwing error by Yankees catcher Austin Wells following a wild pitch by Mark Leiter Jr. Herrera reached three times and hit a single in the third when Paul Goldschmidt was thrown out at the plate.

Gibson (8-6) allowed one run and five hits. After struggling through his worst outing this season Monday against San Diego, he got his first win since July 7 at Washington.

In a thrilling matchup between two powerhouse teams, the St. Louis Cardinals emerged victorious over the New York Yankees thanks to a clutch three-run homer by outfielder Donovan in the bottom of the ninth inning.

The game was a back-and-forth battle from the start, with both teams trading blows and showcasing their offensive firepower. The Yankees jumped out to an early lead with a solo home run in the first inning, but the Cardinals quickly responded with a two-run shot of their own in the third.

As the game progressed, the tension mounted as both teams struggled to break the deadlock. The Yankees managed to regain the lead in the seventh inning with a timely RBI double, putting them ahead by one run heading into the final frame.

But in a dramatic turn of events, Donovan stepped up to the plate with two runners on base and delivered a mammoth blast that sailed over the outfield wall, giving the Cardinals a commanding three-run lead and ultimately sealing the victory.

The crowd erupted in cheers as Donovan rounded the bases, his teammates mobbing him at home plate in celebration of his game-winning heroics. The Cardinals’ dugout erupted in cheers as they secured a hard-fought win against one of the league’s top teams.

The victory was a statement win for the Cardinals, who proved that they have what it takes to compete with the best teams in baseball. Donovan’s clutch performance will surely be remembered as a highlight of the season, and his three-run homer will go down in history as a memorable moment for Cardinals fans everywhere.

As the season continues, both teams will look to build on this exciting matchup and continue their pursuit of a championship. But for now, the Cardinals can bask in the glory of their thrilling victory over the Yankees, thanks to Donovan’s unforgettable three-run homer.