From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 10s
Daniel Palencia Returns to Form
Palencia's 2 dominant innings help Cubs clinch wild-card spot.
In brief
Palencia's 2 dominant innings help Cubs clinch wild-card spot. Daniel Palencia recorded 2 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts and 99.5 mph fastball to secure Cubs' 5-2 win over Reds, advancing them to wild-card playoffs. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Palencia's comeback
Daniel Palencia returned to form with two dominant innings.
“Twenty pitches, probably executed 19”
Cubs win 5-2
Cubs beat Reds 5-2 in Cincinnati.
Palencia's stats
Strikes 15 of 20 pitches, 99.5 mph fastball.
Manager's view
Counsell: 'Twenty pitches, probably executed 19'.
“Twenty pitches, probably executed 19”
Cubs' closer
Palencia had 22 saves and 2.91 ERA last season.
Post-game
Palencia retired six batters in two innings.
Cubs' playoff push
Cubs aim for wild-card playoff spot.
Cubs' closer situation
Cubs haven't had regular closer since Jacob Webb.
Palencia's health
Palencia recovered from left oblique strain.
Tyrone Taylor
Taylor starts left field against lefties.
Ian Happ
Happ struggles against left-handed pitching.
Justin Steele
Steele rehabbed from elbow surgery.
Cubs' playoff hopes
Cubs aim for wild-card playoff series.
What's next
Palencia likely to secure wild-card spot.
The one thing
Daniel Palencia recorded 2 shutout innings with 3 strikeouts and 99.5 mph fastball to secure Cubs' 5-2 win over Reds, advancing them to wild-card playoffs.
