Joe Palumbo returned to the Nashville rotation today for his first start after last Sunday’s scoreless 3 IP outing in a relief role in Minnesota. Facing the New Orleans Baby Cakes, Palumbo threw 68 pitches (48 strikes) in 4 IP, with 6 Ks, 2 walks, 1 hit and 1 run allowed, lowering his AAA ERA to 3.38 on the year. Rehabbing Kyle Dowdy allowed a hit and a walk in a scoreless inning of work. Jose Trevino had a pair of hits.
Hickory’s Cole Winn continued his recent track record of quality work, throwing 72 pitches (41 for strikes) in 5 IP, allowing 1 run on 3 hits (including a homer), 1 walk and 4 Ks.