MINNEAPOLIS — — Lars Nootbaar hit a two-run single with two out in the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals rallied past the Minnesota Twins for a 3-2 win on Sunday.
Victor Scott II homered for St. Louis, which has won four of five overall.
Brendan Donovan hit a grounder to second baseman Edouard Julien, who threw the ball into left field while trying to start a game-ending double play.
Willi Castro went deep and Royce Lewis hit an RBI double for Minnesota, which lost for the first time in 60 games this season when leading after the eighth inning.
Erick Fedde struck out seven in six innings in his fifth start since he was acquired in a trade with the Chicago White Sox. The veteran right-hander allowed two hits and walked three.
Shawn Armstrong got the win in relief, Ryan Helsley notched his 40th save.
The Cardinals return home to open a four-game series Monday with San Diego. RHP Kyle Gibson (7-5, 4.22 ERA) is the scheduled St. Louis starter. 5:50 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:45 on KIRX.