Alec Burleson launched three homers Monday night. The Cardinals toppled the Yankees 9-6. They blew a six-run lead. Burleson got it back. His third homer ended up breaking a late deadlock. He remained with the Cardinals through the trade deadline. After the game he discussed his night at the plate. The Yankees simply could not stop him. They could not match all that kind of pop from the Cardinals collection of hitters.