The Yankees' bats exploded in St. Louis on Saturday night, powering a wild 12-8 slugfest that saw New York's offense overwhelm the Cardinals in a back-and-forth battle. Trent Grisham led the charge with a career night, going 4-for-5 with four runs scored and four RBIs, while Ben Rice delivered the knockout blow—a three-hit, seven-RBI performance that included a towering homer. Even with Aaron Judge (2-for-3, two RBIs) and Jose Caballero (two hits, three runs) contributing, it was Rice's clutch hitting that broke open a tight game, turning a one-run lead into a blowout by the seventh inning. The Cardinals fought back behind Masyn Winn's three-RBI night and Pedro Pages' three hits, but their bullpen faltered, with Kyle Leahy and Roddery Muñoz combining to surrender six runs without recording an out in the decisive sixth.

For the Yankees, the win marked a statement victory in a potential playoff preview, showcasing their ability to win a high-scoring affair despite starter Max Fried's shaky outing (seven runs allowed in five innings). St. Louis, meanwhile, saw Sonny Gray labor through another rough start (six earned runs), raising questions about their rotation depth as the postseason race heats up. With both offenses flexing their muscles—New York collecting 17 hits to St. Louis' 14—this game served as a reminder of the firepower these teams possess, even if their pitching staffs would prefer to forget it.