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St. Louis Cardinals: How Lars Nootbaar added 8 mph of bat speed
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Here's what Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar will be searching
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Comparing Lars Nootbaar with other St. Louis Cardinals heroes
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Lars Nootbaar enjoys bringing energy to the clubhouse
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Cardinals star Lars Nootbaar is left in AGONY after fouling a ball into
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St. Louis Cardinals: How Lars Nootbaar added 8 mph of bat speed
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Lars Nootbaar's RBI single, 07/26/2023
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Hamburger helper: Cardinals overpower Dodgers, 16-8, by blasting
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