Overview

• The St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-1 on Saturday, marking their second consecutive win to start the 2025 season.
• Erick Fedde pitched six strong innings, allowing just one run on two hits while retiring his last 10 batters.
• Lars Nootbaar shone with two hits, two RBIs, and a key diving catch that saved a run in the second inning.
• Nolan Arenado contributed significantly, going 2-for-4 with a double, a run, and an RBI, anchoring a pivotal sixth-inning rally.
• The Cardinals' pitching staff has allowed only 11 hits across 18 innings, while the team’s offense boasts a .308 batting average and .833 OPS in the first two games.