"Working today to close out Team Venezuela's World Baseball Classic win over the Netherlands, Chicago Cubs closer Daniel Palencia was pitching to Milwaukee Brewers star catcher William Contreras. The two shared a perfunctory hug after the final out, which was a very odd thing to see."
"Palencia ultimately pitched a clean 9th, striking out two along the way to finish up the win, and get Venezuela off to a 1-0 start in Pool D. Here's hoping his usage is modest in the tournament, and helps him ramp up appropriately for a season that he'll enter as the unquestioned closer of the Cubs."
Daniel Palencia, a Chicago Cubs closer, pitched for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic against the Netherlands. He delivered a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to secure Venezuela's victory and a 1-0 record in Pool D. Palencia faced Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras during the game. The article notes hopes that his tournament usage remains modest to allow proper preparation for the upcoming MLB season, where he enters as the Cubs' primary closer.
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