Cardinals Defeat Twins 6-1 Behind Donovan

The St. Louis Cardinals displayed resilience by rallying to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-2, with Lars Nootbaar driving in the winning runs in the ninth inning. This victory followed a dominant 6-0 loss the previous night, where Pablo López pitched seven scoreless innings and Trevor Larnach hit two home runs for the Twins. The Twins were unable to capitalize on a lead after the eighth inning for the first time in 60 games, trailing the AL Central-leading Cleveland by three games. Brendan Donovan contributed significantly to the Cardinals' earlier victory with a home run and stolen base against the Twins on Friday. Matt Wallner's standout performance with a home run and double in the Twins' win showcases his potential despite a high strikeout rate. With the teams competing fiercely, the Cardinals aim to maintain momentum while the Twins seek to rebound in their pursuit of the division lead.