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MLB News Rundown: Twins Beat St. Louis, Arenado's On-Base Streak Continues

Twins Topple Cardinals

The Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 on Tuesday, August 23, 2024. Trevor Larnach led the Twins' offense with two home runs, while Pablo López pitched seven strong innings to earn the win.

Cardinals Struggles Continue

The Cardinals have now lost four of their last five games and are struggling to keep pace in the NL Central. Nolan Arenado extended his on-base streak to 23 games, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Cardinals from falling to 64-60 on the season.

Yastrzemski's Homer Lifts Giants

Mike Yastrzemski hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 2-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Giants went on to win 4-2, snapping a three-game losing streak.

Giants' Pitching Shines

Sean Manaea pitched six strong innings for the Giants, allowing just two hits and one walk. The Giants' bullpen also turned in a solid performance, with Camilo Doval striking out the side in the ninth inning to earn the save.

Fernandez Records Final Out in 6-1 Win

Ryan Fernandez recorded the final out in the Minnesota Twins' 6-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night. Fernandez has now pitched in 10 games for the Twins this season, posting a 3.60 ERA in 10 innings of work.

Twins' Bullpen Impresses

The Twins' bullpen has been one of the team's strengths this season, with a combined 3.20 ERA. Fernandez has been a key part of that bullpen, providing reliable innings in both high-leverage and low-leverage situations.