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MINNEAPOLIS — Andre Pallante retired his last 17 of his last 18 batters over seven strong innings and Lars Nootbaar hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the fourth inning, leading the St. Louis Cardinals past the Minnesota Twins 6-1. Brendan Donovan homered, Masyn Wynn had two RBIs and Luken Baker drew three of nine Cardinals walks. They won their third straight game after falling a season-most 12 games behind NL Central leader Milwaukee on Tuesday. The Twins lost for the fourth time in their last five games. Starter David Festa lasted only 3 2/3 innings.
