Cardinals Stun Yankees in Dramatic Game 5 Victory
Yankees Struggles Continue as Cardinals Take Series Lead
Aaron Judge's Historic Home Run Was Not Enough
In a thrilling Game 5 of the American League Division Series, the St. Louis Cardinals pulled off a stunning 7-6 upset over the favored New York Yankees.
The Cardinals jumped out to an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning off Yankees starter Jameson Taillon. The Yankees rallied in the third inning with three runs of their own, including a solo home run by Aaron Judge, his 62nd of the season, breaking the American League single-season record.
The game remained close throughout, with the Cardinals taking a 5-4 lead in the fifth inning. The Yankees tied it up again in the seventh, but the Cardinals answered back with two runs in the eighth to take the lead for good.
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley pitched a perfect ninth inning to secure the victory.
The Cardinals now lead the series 3-2 and will have a chance to clinch a berth in the American League Championship Series in Game 6 on Friday.
Key Moments
- Cardinals score three runs in the first inning.
- Aaron Judge hits his record-breaking 62nd home run in the third inning.
- Cardinals take a 5-4 lead in the fifth inning.
- Yankees tie it up again in the seventh inning.
- Cardinals score two runs in the eighth inning to take the lead for good.
- Ryan Helsley pitches a perfect ninth inning to secure the victory.
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