Photos: Nootbaar's fifth inning three-run homer lifts Cardinals over the Astros
St. Louis Cardinals Lars Nootbaar's fifth inning three-run homerun lifted the team over the Houston Astros to finish the three game series on a high note on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals won the game 4-1.Â
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar celebrates with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a game against the Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Arenado signs a birthday poster for TJ Williams, 7, middle, as he is held by his mother Bianca Williams, both from St. Louis, before a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals players line up for the playing of the "Star-Spangled Banner" before a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz throws a pitch in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar signals toward the dugout after drawing a walk in the first inning of a game against the Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Arenado pops out in the first inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Brendan Donovan leaps in the air to make a catch in the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Lars Nootbaar runs towards home plate after hitting a three-run homerun in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz walks back towards the dugout after striking out a batter in the fourth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras stands at the edge of the dugout as he waits to hit in the fourth inning of a game against the Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Thomas Saggese throws his bat as he runs towards first base for a single in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Cardinals pitcher Steven Matz prepares to throw a pitch in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Nolan Arenado shows frustration after he popped out in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Thomas Saggese takes a pitch for a ball in the fifth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Thomas Saggese flaps his arms like a bird after hitting a double in the sixth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo looks towards the bench and celebrates after hitting for a single in the sixth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oliver Marmol stands at the edge of the dugout in a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
A lone St. Louis Cardinals fan sits in the stands in the sixth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Kyle Leahy prepares to throw pitch in the seventh inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar makes a catch for the final out in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Phil Maton motions towards the bench after securing the final out in the eighth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Astros infielder Brendan Rodgers looks for the ball as Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II dives into second base in the eighth inning of a game Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals fans sporadically fill in seats along the third base line in the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley throws a pitch in the ninth inning of a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yohel Pozo congratulates pitcher Ryan Helsley after winning a game against the Houston Astros on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Busch Stadium.
Zachary Linhares
Photographer
The Cardinals left fielder gave his club their first runs since Monday when hit a three-run homer to help lift them to a 4-1 win Wednesday against the Astros.
