What happened: Alec Burleson hit a solo home run off Pittsburgh right-hander Paul Skenes. The 395-foot drive was his 24th longball of the 2026 campaign.
Why it matters: The blast opened the scoring for St. Louis in an afternoon National League Central matchup. Burleson continues to pace the majors in run production with a
By the numbers: The home run left the bat at 104.6 mph with a 33-degree launch angle against a 95.9 mph four-seam fastball.
What to watch: St. Louis continues its road series in Pittsburgh through the final week of the regular season.