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.
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.
TRANSACTIONS The Twins sent LHP Caleb Thielbar and RHP Josh Staumont on rehab assignments with the St. Paul Saints. In other organizational moves yesterday that included LHP Brent Headrick being placed on the 7-day IL with a forearm strain and the recalling of IF Jose Miranda to the Twins, OF Wal.