Tommy Edman delivers big blow as Cardinals down Twins

Tommy Edman drove in three runs to lift the St. Louis Cardinals over the visiting Minnesota Twins 5-1 Friday night.

Starting pitcher Wade LeBlanc held the Twins to one run on six hits and two walks in 5 2/3 innings, while striking out three.

Ryan Helsley (6-4) earned the victory in relief by recording four outs for the Cardinals, who won for the eighth time in their last 12 games.

The Twins dealt starting pitcher Jose