Cardinals Surge with Nootbaar Back

The Cardinals capped a strong homestand with a six-and-three record, bouncing back from early losses to sweep the Reds. Manager Oliver Marmol is heating up, earning All-Star coaching invite buzz and Manager of the Year chatter. Riley O’Brien battled through a rough start but delivered two clutch saves, proving his bullpen value. Lars Nootbaar made a triumphant return, crushing a go-ahead homer and bringing much-needed stability to the lineup. Now, the Cardinals hit the road for six games against the Mets and Twins — watch for Nootbaar’s lineup impact and O’Brien’s closing consistency. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dfb932917c328449