ST. LOUIS — Max Fried hasn’t been good since late June. Saturday night was the latest example as the lefthander turned in his worst start as a Yankee.

But, on this night, it didn’t cost his team. And Fried even picked up the victory.

With Ben Rice continuing to cement his status as an everyday player — whether it be at catcher or at first base — by tying his career high with seven RBIs, the Yankees’ offense overwhelmed the Cardinals, 12-8, in front of 33,800 at Busch Stadium.

The Yankees (66-57), who have won four of their last five games, stayed 6 ½ games behind the AL East-leading Blue Jays and inched two games ahead of the Guardians for the American League’s third and final wild-card spot.

Led by Rice, who started the season as the club’s primary designated hitter, the Yankees out

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