Nolan Arenado's eighth-inning blast didn't give the St. Louis Cardinals the lead -- they were already in front at the time -- nor did it complete a big day for him at the plate. But it had plenty of extra meaning,

Not one to be overly reflective or sentimental — at least not right before a baseball game — the always intense Nolan Arenado found himself caught off guard by the fan reception as he was introduced as the St.