Nootbaar, Cardinals hang another loss on Twins 5-1

Lars Nootbaar had two hits and two RBIs, helping Erick Fedde and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Saturday.

Nolan Arenado, Iván Herrera and Victor Scott II also had two hits apiece for St. Louis.

Fedde (1-0) permitted one run and two hits in six innings. He retired his last 10 batters.

Minnesota starter Joe Ryan pitched five innings of five-hit ball. He struck out five and walked none.

Minnesota right-hander Bailey Ober faces righty Andre Pallante in the series finale on Sunday.



(AP Photo Michael Thomas)