The Yankees got to a quick start off Sonny Grey with Judge doubling home Grisham who lead off the game with a single. Dominguez would hit a 1-out single to add another run, but strikeouts of Volpe and McMahon would strand the runners in scoring position.

Max Fried came out and was not sharp today. Though the run in the first inning was a result of a misplay by Dominguez, the rest was not. After walking the leadoff batter, Fried would give up three consecutive hits — including a three-run home run to Mayson Winn, surrendering the lead. Fried has been struggling since July 1st, posting a 7.03 ERA in that timeframe.

Aaron Judge would try and get the Yankees back into the game with a solo home run in the third inning, the first in his career against Cardinals pitching, and he has homered against all 29 other teams in Baseball.

The Yankees would regain the lead after Caballero hit a bunt single, followed by a single by Grisham and the big blow was a three-run home run by Ben Rice — who needs to be in the lineup every day.

Ben Rice would add on some more runs with a bases-clearing double in the sixth inning. Rice hit the ball really well all night

Aaron Boone kept Max Fried out for the sixth inning — despite his struggles. He allowed a double and a two-run homer to end his night. He tied a career-high in runs allowed with seven. The Yankees need to do something to correct his July struggles, and are lucky their offense exploded to still give Fried a win.

It seemed that every time Fried gave up some runs, the offense added more. This time, it was Ryan McMahon with his first home run as a Yankee. The Yankees would add two more runs on a RBI single by Rice and a sac fly by Jazz, and that would be enough to get the job done.

Devin Williams came out in the sixth inning in relief of Fried and he struck out the side. Medium leverage seems to work for Williams.

Yerry De Los Santos pitched scoreless seventh and eight innings. The Yankees defense have turned five double plays so far in St. Louis.

Mark Leiter Jr. came out for the ninth inning and put the tying run in the on deck circle, after a solo homer from Padro Pages and two infield singles with two outs. David Bednar came out and threw three pitches to secure the win and the series victory.

The Yankees top three tonight carried the offense, driving in 10 of the 12 runs, including four hits from Grisham, three hits by Rice and two extra-base hits — including a homer — from Judge. If these three can get hot, watch out.