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Cardinals Rally Past Phillies in 14-7 Win to Split Doubleheader

St. Louis overcame a 5-1 deficit with a 19-hit offensive explosion, fueled by Alec Burleson’s four RBIs and three homers off Aaron Nola.

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May 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar (21) shakes hands with first base Willson Contreras (40) after scoring during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Cardinals rebounded from a Game 1 loss by defeating the Phillies 14-7 in the second game of a day-night doubleheader in Philadelphia.
  • Alec Burleson led the offense with a home run, three hits, and four RBIs, including a key two-run single in the fourth inning.
  • St. Louis erased an early 5-1 deficit by scoring five runs in the third inning and three in the fourth, with homers from Burleson, Lars Nootbaar, and Masyn Winn.
  • Aaron Nola had the worst start of his 11-year career, surrendering nine runs and 12 hits in 3 2/3 innings, while Sonny Gray also struggled, allowing seven runs over the same span.
  • Willson Contreras extended his MLB-best on-base streak to 26 games, and Lars Nootbaar stretched his hitting streak to seven games.