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Nootbaar collects two hits, teaches Ohtani to grind the pepper as
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Hayes hits go-ahead 3-run homer in the seventh as Pirates rally
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What's the story behind Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration
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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar struggling
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Into the Postseason Grind: Nootbaar Adding Spice to Cardinals' Run
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Stats don't lie': To spice up offense, Cardinals can turn to
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Lars Nootbaar on his teammates
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Lars Nootbaar Noooots calls are cheers not jeers
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Into the Postseason Grind: Nootbaar Adding Spice to Cardinals' Run
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Lars Nootbaar grinds some pepper on the Pirates and ties the game
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FOX Sports: MLB on X: Grind the pepper! Lars Nootbaar drives in a
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Cardinals complete 3-game sweep with 9-1 rout of Red Sox
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Pregame Thread: April 26, 2023 : r/Cardinals