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MLB·INJURY·July 24, 2026 09:28 PM ET

Cardinals game paused for injury delay involving Nootbaar, trailing 0-1 in the fifth

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read
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What happened: Play stopped for an injury delay during St. Louis' game with Lars Nootbaar involved, with the Cardinals trailing 0-1 in the bottom of the fifth. No further detail on the nature of the delay has been released.

Why it matters: It is the second such in-game injury delay tied to Nootbaar this season, following a similar stoppage in June. Any extended absence would matter for a Cardinals lineup already fielding trade-deadline speculation about its outfield mix.

By the numbers: Score: 0-1, bottom of the 5th inning at the time of the delay.

What to watch: Watch for word on whether play resumes with Nootbaar in the lineup and any postgame update from the Cardinals on his status.

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  • @ESPN 
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