Cardinals Open Season with Series Wins Over Twins

The St. Louis Cardinals have started their season strong with a series of victories over the Minnesota Twins. In their recent 5-1 win, Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado played pivotal roles, with Nootbaar achieving two hits and two RBIs, and Arenado contributing an RBI single and a double. The Cardinals also secured a 5-3 win in their season opener, where Sonny Gray pitched effectively, allowing two runs over five innings. Meanwhile, the Twins struggled offensively, managing only three hits in their latest loss despite a strong pitching effort from Joe Ryan. In Japan, the Nippon Ham Fighters had a successful start to their season, sweeping the Seibu Lions with notable performances from Yuki Nomura, who hit two home runs and drove in six runs. Former MLB pitcher Drew VerHagen contributed to the Fighters' victory, securing a win despite a shaky start.