Saint Paul, Minnesota – It was not pretty but the Saints got it done. With assistance from a breakthrough moment from Diego Castillo and strong performances from Jordan Balazovic and Caleb Thielbar, the Saints got past the Iowa Cubs 5-2 in front of 3,028. The Saints improved to 6-5 on the season..
TRANSACTIONS RHP John Stankiewicz transferred from Cedar Rapids to Wichita OF Trevor Larnach assigned to Fort Myers on a rehab assignment SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 5, Iowa 2 Box Score Top prospect David Festa took the ball for St. Paul on Thursday and it wasn’t a lengthy outing. Working just 2 2/3.
Please note that today's Minor League Report is actually split into two reports. Below, you will find most of the information you would expect. However, since I am in Cedar Rapids, and the Kernels won their first game, and there is a lot to write about that game, I am going to do a separate Kerne.
Saint Paul, Minnesota - Thomas Pannone vs Randy Dobnak headlined the game. Entering play tonight neither pitcher had taken a loss this season. On top of a solid performance from Cubs starter Thomas Pannone, the Saints had to face one of the best relief pitchers in the MiLB so far this season, Ril.