Cardinals Secure Second Straight Win Behind Fedde and Nootbaar's Standout Performances

St. Louis dominates Minnesota 5-1 with strong pitching, timely hitting, and defensive excellence, setting up a potential series sweep.

Erick Fedde pitched six innings of two-hit ball, allowing one run and retiring his last 10 batters to anchor the Cardinals' victory.
Lars Nootbaar contributed two hits, two RBIs, and a crucial diving catch to prevent a run in the second inning.
Nolan Arenado sparked a pivotal three-run sixth inning with a double, finishing the game with two hits and an RBI.
The Cardinals' bullpen, featuring Ryan Fernandez, JoJo Romero, and Phil Maton, combined for three scoreless innings to secure the win.
Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan allowed one run over five innings, but the Twins' offense struggled against St. Louis' dominant pitching.