Cubs Minor League Wrap: Palencia rehabs with Iowa
Daniel Palencia made a rehab appearance with the Iowa Cubs, pitching in the fifth inning and reaching velocities of up to 102 mph. Kevin Alcántara hit a home run and a two-run double, leading Iowa to a 6-5 win over the St. Paul Saints. Meanwhile, the Knoxville Smokies defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas 6-1 behind a strong start from Jake Knapp.
- ▪Daniel Palencia pitched 19 strikes out of 19 pitches in a rehab appearance for the Iowa Cubs.
- ▪Kevin Alcántara hit his league-leading tenth home run and added a two-run double in the game.
- ▪Zac Leigh earned the win for Iowa after striking out the side in the sixth inning.
- ▪Gabe Klobosits recorded the save despite allowing two baserunners in the ninth inning.
- ▪Jake Knapp allowed one unearned run over 4.1 innings in Knoxville's 6-1 victory.
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