Burleson, Goldschmidt hit home runs in Cardinals' 6-2 win over Braves

St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson (41) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta.

St. Louis Cardinals' Alec Burleson (41) celebrates in the dugout after hitting a home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sunday, July 21, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)


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ATLANTA — Paul Goldschmidt hit one of four Cardinals home runs after getting dropped in the order and St. Louis knocked off the Atlanta Braves 6-2 to win the weekend series. Cardinals designated hitter Alec Burleson had two RBIs, giving him 21 in 16 games in July. He has an RBI in six straight games, which is one shy of the Cardinals record. Lars Nootbaar and Willson Contreras also hit solo home runs on Sunday. Jarred Kelenic hit a home run for the Braves.

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