{
  "id": 1368375,
  "title": "Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker both homer and drive in 4 runs as the Cardinals pound the Cubs 11-4",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/alec-burleson-and-jordan-walker-both-homer-and-drive-in-4-runs-as-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T22:35:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/16/alec-burleson-and-jordan-walker-both-homer-and-drive-in-4-runs-as-the-cardinals-pound-the-cubs-11-4"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "St. Louis Cardinals secured a 11-4 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, with Alec Burleson and Jordan Walker each hitting a home run and driving in four runs. This marks the second consecutive win for the Cardinals in Chicago. Burleson has hit two home runs in back-to-back games, tying his career high at 21. Walker's 24th home run, his second in 30 games, capped the Cardinals' six-run fourth inning. Walker has doubled twice in the game. Burleson and Walker contributed to a total of three hits and four RBIs for the Cardinals. The Cubs' third baseman, Dansby Swanson, left the game after hurting himself on a swing and miss in the third inning, with the team stating he had discomfort in his left side. Cubs starter Edward Cabrera struggled, allowing seven runs on six hits in 3 2/3 innings, walks of three, and struck out seven.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}