Nootbaar went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run, two runs scored and five total RBI in Sunday's win over the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

Coming to bat with the bases loaded and two out in the seventh, Nootbaar came through with a go-ahead, bases-clearing double to give the Cardinals a 10-7 lead. Nootbaar then iced the game with a two-run blast in the ninth inning, his first long ball since August 18. The 26-year-old racked up a career-high five RBI Sunday, the first game this season he has totaled more than two RBI. After the career day, Nootbaar now owns a .239 average with nine home runs, 34 RBI, 30 runs scored and five stolen bases in 85 games this season.