Alec Burleson hit a game-ending solo homer with two out in the ninth inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Down to two outs in the ninth inning in a tied game, Cardinals first baseman Alec Burleson belted a solo home run to lift St. Louis to a 7-6 walk-off

Alec Burleson hit a game-ending solo homer with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-6 victory Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Burleson drove an 87-mph slider from Dennis Santana (4-5) deep to center field for his 16th homer.