Burleson's 3 RBI pace Cardinals 5-3 over Rangers

Alec Burleson drove in three runs, Andre Pallante threw 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball, and the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.

The Cardinals got back to .500 at home, while the Rangers saw their five-game win streak end.

Pallante (6-4) allowed three hits and struck out five. Texas’ MacKenzie Gore (4-5) worked 4 2/3 innings, allowing nine hits and four runs while striking out five.

The Cardinals continue their homestand against Cincinnati starting on Friday. RHP Kyle Leahy (5-3, 4.25) starts opposite Reds RHP Brady Singer (2-5, 6.18).


(AP Photo Jeff Roberson)