Struggling Cardinals next for hot-hitting Yankees

The New York Yankees powered up their offense in Oakland while overcoming the absence of injured slugger Aaron Judge.

They scored 21 runs on 24 hits in their past two games against the Athletics to roll into St. Louis with offensive momentum.

New York will open a three-game series against theCardinals on Friday night.

"Just some traction for some guys," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. "Hopefully we keep building on t