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 put St. Louis ahead in the late innings. He chose to stay put through the trade deadline. After the game he shared thoughts on his night at the plate. The Yankees had no way to contain him. They could not match all that kind of pop from the Cardinals batting order.