Daniel Palencia looks like himself again with 2 dominant innings in Cubs' victory
CINCINNATI — Daniel Palenica appears to have recaptured his form just in time.Palencia, who had 22 saves and a 2.91 ERA last season, looked the best he has this season, retiring all six batters he faced in the sixth and seventh innings Saturday in the Cubs’ 5-2 victory against the Reds. He struck out three and averaged 99.5 mph on his fastball, hitting 100 four times. Palenica threw 20 pitches, 15 for strikes.And it all happened with the Cubs nursing a one-run lead. It wasn’t the same as…
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