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Wesneski Turns in Disappointing Start, Chicago Cubs Downed by Dodgers

The Chicago Cubs lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday as starter Hayden Wesneski was tagged with the loss.

Kade Kistner

Wesneski Turns in Disappointing Start, Chicago Cubs Downed by Dodgers
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The Chicago Cubs dropped Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Wrigley Field 9-4 as Hayden Wesneski took the mound for the Cubs. 

Chicago (12-8) failed to keep up with the Dodgers offense which turned in one of its better performances as of late. 

Wesneski allowed three earned runs and pitched just 4.1 innings. It was another disappointing start for Wesneski who looked untouchable during spring. 

Brandon Hughes, the only lefty in the bullpen, came on in relief of Wesneski and gave up an earned run in an inning of work. Mark Leiter Jr., who has looked great this year, gave up two earned runs in an inning of work raising his season ERA to 2.16. 

The final three runs came in the ninth inning as Brad Boxberger gave up another three runs to the Los Angeles offense. 

Half of Chicago's offense came via Nico Hoerner who continued to look great. He recorded another multi-hit game as he recorded a double and a home run, his second in as many games. 

Sunday represents an opportunity for the Cubs to exit the series with a split. First pitch is scheduled for 1:20 p.m. CT and ace Marcus Stroman will take the mound. He will face the legendary Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers. 

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Kade Kistner
KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Cubs. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.

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