Gorman, Burleson lead Cardinals over Nationals 9-6 for doubleheader split
By JOE HARRIS
Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Gorman hit a two-run double to break a fifth-inning tie, Alec Burleson homered and robbed Joey Meneses of a three-run drive and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 9-6 for a doubleheader split. Lane Thomas’ 10th-inning single led Washington to a 7-5 win in the opener. St. Louis had a season-high 17 hits in the night game, opening a 4-0 lead in the second before Washington tied the score. Gorman doubled off Amos Willingham and scored on Paul DeJong’s single for a 7-4 lead.