Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
March 19, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar's imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan, but the fun-loving gesture by the St.
Nootbaar says pepper-grinder sales are ‘up quite a bit’
March 16, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder gesture is catching on all across Japan, not just at the Tokyo Dome.
You see people doing it on the trains, across the counter ordering a coffee and of course among the 40,000 fans who have packed the Tokyo Dome to watch Japan play in the World Baseball Classic.
Lars Nootbaar brings ‘grind-it-out spirit’ to Japan and WBC
March 11, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese.
He's becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St.
Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani’s return in WBC
March 8, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates.
That includes St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar — the first to play for Japan's national team because of ancestry.
Cardinals’ Nootbaar, Boston’s Yoshida in Japan’s WBC team
January 26, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japan completed naming its 30-man roster on Thursday for the World Baseball Classic, which includes outfielders Lars Nootbaar of the St. Louis Cardinals and Masataka Yoshida of the Boston Red Sox.
Pujols, Dickerson help Cardinals rout Pirates 13-3
October 2, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a two-run single and Corey Dickerson had a grand slam in a six-run first inning to help the NL Central champion St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 13-3 on Saturday night.
Donovan’s grand slam carries Cardinals over Padres 5-4
September 23, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar provided St. Louis' first run in four games with a solo homer, and then rookie Brendan Donovan gave the NL Central leaders an even bigger lift.
Donovan hit his first career grand slam slam in the seventh inning to lead Albert Pujols and the Cardinals to a 5-4 victory against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, snapping a three-game losing streak.
Montgomery stays unbeaten with Cardinals, blanks Cubs
September 3, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Montgomery pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to remain unbeaten with St. Louis, Lars Nootbaar and Tommy Edman homered, and the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 Friday night.
Pujols delivers as Cardinals outlast Reds in 13 innings, 5-3
September 1, 2022 GMTCINCINNATI (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 13th inning, Lars Nootbaar added a two-run homer and the St. Louis Cardinals twice used five-man infields to stop the Cincinnati Reds and pull out a 5-3 win on Wednesday night.
O’Neill’s 3-run HR in 8th lifts Cardinals over Braves 6-3
August 29, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler O'Neill hit a three-run homer to break an eighth-inning tie and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Atlanta Braves 6-3 on Sunday night.
Tommy Edman pulled the Cardinals even with a leadoff homer in the eighth against A.J.
Zach McKinstry homers as Cubs beat Cardinals 7-1
August 25, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Zach McKinstry homered and drove in three runs, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 on Wednesday night.
Nico Hoerner had three hits for Chicago, and Yan Gomes added two RBIs.
O’Neill’s game-ending HBP lifts Cards over Rockies 5-4
August 17, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt and Tommy Edman homered, and St. Louis scored the winning run when Tyler O'Neill was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, leading the Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.
Quintana wins in St. Louis debut, Cardinals sweep DH vs Cubs
August 5, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Newly acquired José Quintana won in his debut with St. Louis, Tyler O’Neill and Nolan Arenado homered and the Cardinals beat Chicago 7-2, completing a doubleheader sweep of the Cubs on Thursday night.
Gorman, Nootbaar homer as Cards beat Nats 6-2; Soto 1 for 4
July 30, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Nolan Gorman and Lars Nootbaar hit back-to-back homers in the sixth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 Friday night.
Washington’s Juan Soto went 1 for 4 in what could be his final homestand with Tuesday’s trade deadline looming.
Pujols hits 3-run homer as Cardinals beat Blue Jays 6-1
July 28, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits, and the St. Louis Cardinals stopped Toronto’s seven-game win streak with a 6-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Pujols hits 3-run HR, Cards overcome absences, beat Jays 6-1
July 28, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits, passing Rogers Hornsby on St. Louis’ career list, and the Cardinals stopped Toronto’s seven-game win streak with a 6-1 victory over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night.
Arenado, Cards hit 4 straight HRs in 1st; late HR tops Phils
July 3, 2022 GMTPHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nolan Arenado sparked a record barrage of four straight home runs by St. Louis in the first inning, then hit a tiebreaking drive in the ninth that sent the Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 Saturday.
Walls hits 3-run homer in 10th, Rays beat Cardinals 4-2
June 8, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Taylor Walls hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Walls sent a 2-2 pitch from Drew VerHagen (3-1) into the right field seats.
Goldschmidt homers, runs hit streak to 25 as Cards beat Cubs
June 3, 2022 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt came in on a tear, then helped set the Cardinals on course toward a lopsided victory. He had plenty of help, too.
Goldschmidt homered to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, Corey Dickerson went deep twice and the St.
Pujols’ sac fly in 10th lifts Cardinals over Padres 3-2
June 1, 2022 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit a sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the St. Louis Cardinals, boosted by a strong start from Adam Wainwright, beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 Tuesday night.
“I was just looking for a good ball to hit,” Pujols said.
Depth shows up for Cardinals during 16-game win streak
September 27, 2021 GMTIt's Paul Goldschmidt, Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina and Nolan Arenado. But it's also Giovanny Gallegos, Andrew Knizner, Jake Woodford and Kodi Whitley.
The St. Louis Cardinals are proving to be a lot more than their biggest stars — a Lars Nootbaar more.
Sampson scheduled to start for Chicago against St. Louis
September 25, 2021 GMTSt. Louis Cardinals (85-69, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago Cubs (67-87, fourth in the NL Central)
Chicago; Saturday, 2:20 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jon Lester (7-6, 4.59 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) Cubs: Adrian Sampson (1-2, 2.84 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)
Cards match record with 14th straight win, rip Cubs 12-4
September 25, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — The surging St. Louis Cardinals emphatically matched a team record with their 14th straight win on Friday night, pounding the Chicago Cubs 12-4 in the second game of a doubleheader behind Tyler O’Neill’s three-run homer and a pair of solo shots by Lars Nootbaar.
Goldschmidt 2 HRs, scores walk-off run, Cards beat Tigers
August 25, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and scored the game-ending run on Lars Nootbaar’s single in the 10th inning as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday.
Goldschmidt was intentionally walked to open the 10th and executed a one-out double steal with automatic runner Tommy Edman.
Keller, Polanco spark Pirates to 4-0 win over Cardinals
August 21, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out six over five solid innings, Gregory Polanco drove in two runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 Friday night.
Pinch-hitter Yoshi Tsutsugo hit his first homer with Pittsburgh in the ninth.
Cardinals avoid sweep, rally for 8-4 victory over Brewers
August 20, 2021 GMTST. LOUIS (AP) — Tyler O’Neill and Lars Nootbaar hit back-to-back home runs in a five-run fifth inning to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-4 on Thursday night.
Jack Flaherty returns as Cardinals beat Royals 6-0
August 14, 2021 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jack Flaherty pitched six innings of two-hit ball in his return from an oblique injury, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Kansas City Royals 6-0 on Friday night.
LeBlanc hurt, bullpen carries load as Cards edge Pirates 7-6
August 12, 2021 GMTPITTSBURGH (AP) — Six St. Louis relievers combined to allow three runs in seven innings, Paul DeJong and Lars Nootbaar homered, and the Cardinals hung on to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep.