Palacios went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Friday's 19-2 loss to the Reds.
Palacios' third-inning blast was the Cardinals' lone bright spot in an ugly loss. The outfielder has hit safely in five straight games, going 6-for-18 (.333) with a homer and three doubles in that span. For the season, he's at a .267/.304/.535 slash line with six homers, 16 RBI, seven runs scored and two stolen bases over 30 contests.