Alec Burleson Leads Cardinals in Doubleheader Against Reds

Alec Burleson is having a standout August, with a batting average of .340 and six home runs as the St. Louis Cardinals prepare for a doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals are coming off an 11-4 win against the Chicago Cubs, where Burleson contributed significantly with four RBIs and two runs scored.

Burleson has achieved career highs this season, including 90 RBIs and 31 doubles, and is close to matching his previous hit total. The Cardinals have improved their record to 9-4 in their last 13 games after a challenging start post-All-Star break.

In the doubleheader, Quinn Mathews will start the first game for the Cardinals, while Andre Pallante is set to pitch in the second. The Reds, who are looking to recover from a recent loss to the Miami Marlins, have not yet announced their starting pitcher for the opener.