St. Louis Cardinals’ Alec Burleson Reflects on Game-Winning Walk-Off
It was a moment that every baseball player dreams of – hitting a walk-off to secure a win for their team. And for St. Louis Cardinals’ slugger Alec Burleson, that dream became a reality.
After a tense game against their rivals, the Chicago Cubs, Burleson stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning with the score tied. With two outs and a runner on third, all eyes were on the rookie as he faced off against the Cubs’ closer.
But Burleson didn’t let the pressure get to him. With a powerful swing, he sent the ball soaring over the outfield fence, securing a walk-off victory for the Cardinals.
For Burleson, it was a moment he will never forget. In an interview after the game, he opened up about what it meant to him to deliver such a crucial hit for his team.
“It’s an incredible feeling to be able to contribute to a win like that,” Burleson said. “Especially against a team like the Cubs, it’s always a big game and to come out on top is just amazing.”
The young slugger also expressed his gratitude towards his teammates and coaches for their support and guidance throughout the game.
“I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and coaches,” Burleson added. “They believed in me and gave me the confidence to go out there “I’ve been working on some things with my swing, and I’ve been trying to get back to what I was doing in college,” Burleson said. “I’ve been working with [hitting coach] Jeff Albert and [assistant hitting coach] Jobel Jimenez, and they’ve been helping me out a lot. I’ve been trying to get back to what I was doing in college, and I think I’m starting to get there.”The Cardinals will look to build on this win and continue their push for a playoff spot. They currently sit four games back in the NL Wild Card race, with 30 games left in the season.
The Cardinals’ Alec Burleson Hits First Walk-Off HR in Epic Battle Against Pirates
The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates went head-to-head in a thrilling game on Monday night, with the Cardinals ultimately coming out on top with a 7-6 victory. The game was tied at 6 when Cardinals’ slugger Alec Burleson stepped up to the plate and hit his first career walk-off home run, securing the win for his team.
After the game, Burleson shared his thoughts on the momentous occasion, saying, “It took me a while to realize that I got [the homer] because I didn’t think I got it… and then I saw [the ball] hit the berm. I was thinking about what I was going to do when I rounded third and hit home – was I going to throw my helmet? But I hit third and looked at home and the guys weren’t really there yet. I was like, ‘OK, this is kind of weird. Is this what it’s supposed to look like?’ But they got there, and I got super wet, and they were trying to rip my jersey off. So, yeah, it was a cool moment.”
The walk-off homer came in the bottom of the ninth inning, after the Pirates had tied the game at 6. It was a 409-foot blast, according to MLB.com. With this win, the Cardinals’ record now stands at 65-67 for the season.
Burleson, who now has 16 home runs this season, has faced some challenges at the plate this year. He credits his coaches, Jeff Albert and Jobel Jimenez, for helping him work through those challenges and get back to his college form.
The Cardinals will look to use this win as momentum to continue their push for a playoff spot. With 30 games left in the season, they currently sit four games back in the NL Wild Card race.
