The St. Louis Cardinals have already lost their series to the New York Yankees and will now look to avoid getting swept by the Bronx Bombers for the first time

With Brian Cashman accompanying the Yankees to St. Louis, the Bombers beat the Cardinals, 4-3, on Friday night. The general manager, making a rare road trip, told reporters that his presence had more to do with his scheduling availability than the Yankees’ third-place standing or their poor play over the past two-plus months.