Lars Nootbaar's 3-run HR lifts Cardinals over Astros
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Lars Nootbaar hit a three-run homer to help lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the visiting Houston Astros 4-1 Wednesday afternoon.
Thomas Saggese went 2-for-4 with a run and an RBI as St. Louis finished 4-2 on the homestand.
In his first start for the Cardinals this season since moving from the bullpen, Steven Matz (1-0) allowed one run on two hits in five inning