Derrick Goold | Post-Dispatch
Lead baseball writer
MINNEAPOLIS聽鈥 When Blaze Jordan got to the first 3-1 count of his big league career Friday and just the possibility of a pitch to mash strummed his nerves like a bass chord, his parents waited in the parking garage near Target Field, watching the at-bat on a phone.
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Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar slides safely into third base on a single by first baseman Alec Burleson during the seventh inning of a game against the Twins on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
最新杏吧原创 Post-Dispatch Cardinals beat writer Daniel Guerrero joined columnist Lynn Worthy to talk about Lars Nootbaar鈥檚 return as well as Nathan Church taking over in center field and pitcher Hunter Dobbins getting a start.
Photos: Cardinals hold off Twins in Saturday matinee
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) celebrates his two run home run against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp (61) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp (61) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Connor Prielipp (61) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (33) celebrates his run against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (33) celebrates his first mlb triple against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals starting pitcher Matthew Liberatore (32) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals with first baseman Royce Lewis (23) in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) celebrates his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Oliver Marmol leaves after arguing with home plate umpire Adam Beck over a ABS review on a pitch to Minnesota Twins shortstop Austin Martin (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Target Field. Beck ejected Marmol on the argument. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Royce Lewis (23) celebrates his solo home run against the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals with third baseman Brooks Lee (22) in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Cardinals left fielder Lars Nootbaar slides safely into third base on a single by first baseman Alec Burleson during the seventh inning of a game against the Twins on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Target Field in Minneapolis.
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (22) tags out 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (43) who tries to advance to third base on a ground out by shortstop Masyn Winn (not pictured) in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals Oliver Marmol argues with home plate umpire Adam Beck over a ABS review on a pitch to Minnesota Twins shortstop Austin Martin (not pictured) in the eighth inning at Target Field. Beck ejected Marmol on the argument. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals relief pitcher Matt Svanson (49) throws to the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Austin Martin (16) misses a ball hit by 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (not pictured) who earns a triple on the play in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals designated hitter Ivan Herrera (48) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) runs the bases on his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (31) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Cardinals third baseman Blaze Jordan (33) celebrates while running the bases following his three-run home run in the seventh inning of a game against the Twins on Saturday, June 13, 2026, Target Field in Minneapolis.
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals right fielder Jordan Walker (18) watches his solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Jun 13, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Justin Lawrence (31) throws to the 最新杏吧原创 Cardinals in the seventh inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
