The Chicago Cubs moved one step closer to welcoming closer Daniel Palencia back into the mix, as the closer will make a rehab appearance on Friday.

The pitcher would have seemed a fit to join Chicago's organization after retiring, but his connections to Detroit’s front office won out.

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Michael Busch had two hits, including a two-run single, and the Chicago Cubs used two three-run innings to hold off the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks 6-5 on Friday in the first game of a weekend series.

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The Iowa Cubs declared the St. Paul Saints (Twins) to be heretics, 6-5. Connor Noland put the I-Cubs in an early hole after he got battered around for five runs on six hits over four innings. He walked three and struck out one.

The first-inning struggles continue for Zac Gallen and Arizona.

The Diamondbacks also recalled lefty Brandyn Garcia from Triple-A Reno and optioned lefty Philip Abner, who logged 2⅓ innings in relief in the April 30 game in Milwaukee. The club also had to use long reliever Brandon Pfaadt for an inning.