MINNESOTA (News First) – Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Minnesota Twins for a 3-2 win on Sunday. Victor Scott II homered for St. Louis, which has won four of five overall. Will Castro went deep and Royce Lewis hit an RBI double for Minnesota who trails AL Central-leading Cleveland by three games.
Shawn Armstrong got two outs for the win and Ryan Helsley worked the ninth for his 40th save for the Birds. The Cardinals return to Busch Stadium to host the red-hot San Diego Padres for four big games starting tonight (Monday).
