St. Louis Cardinals: 6 MVP candidates in Cubs series sweep

Harrison Bader #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after scoring on a passed ball in the night inning against Tommy Nance #45 of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 25, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
Harrison Bader #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after scoring on a passed ball in the night inning against Tommy Nance #45 of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 25, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 24: Lars Nootbaar #68 of the St. Louis Cardinals runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs in game two of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – SEPTEMBER 24: Lars Nootbaar #68 of the St. Louis Cardinals runs the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs in game two of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

Lars Nootbaar

Rookie outfielder Lars Nootbaar came up big for the Cardinals this weekend as every day right fielder Dylan Carlson needed a bit of a rest.

In the third inning of Friday evening’s game, Nootbaar hit his fourth home run of the season on a 408-foot blast to right-center field.

In the fifth inning, Nootbaar hit a single to right field, allowing Harrison Bader to score. In the seventh inning, he hit another home run, his fifth of the year, on a 413-foot fly to right-center field.

On Saturday, in the seventh inning, Nootbaar singled to left field allowing Molina to score.

Nootbaar has been a great addition to the team during the season. He’s come up clutch in some big moments on offense and defense. His presence will be needed on the field and in the dugout.