Hayden Wesneski is back on the mound tonight in what will be his biggest challenge of the season. Not only is he squaring up against a formidable starter in Aaron Nola, the Phillies are by far his toughest opponent yet.
Here’s a brief look back at his short stint in the big leagues so far.
vsCIN: 5.0 IP, 2H, 0ER, 1BB, 8K
vsSFG: 3.2 IP, 4H, 3ER, 1BB, 3K
vsCOL: 7.0 IP, 3H, 1ER, 0BB, 7K
@PIT: 6.1 IP, 5H, 2ER, 2BB, 6K
This will be Wesneski’s third official start of the year (he appeared in relief against the Reds and Giants).
Aaron Nola has struck out 16 batters over his last 13.0 IP, and currently ranks fifth in strikeouts for the season (218) – right between Dylan Cease and Robbie Ray. Like I said, this is going to be a tough one for Wesneski and the Cubs.
Game Info
Philadelphia Phillies (83-70) at Chicago Cubs (68-86) – Wednesday, September 28 at 6:40 CT on Marquee, 670 The Score
Starting Pitchers
Phillies: Aaron Nola, RHP
Cubs: Hayden Wesneski, RHP
Chicago Cubs (Lineup Discussion):
- Zach McKinstry, 3B
- Esteban Quiroz, 2B
- Willson Contreras, DH
- Ian Happ, LF
- Nico Hoerner, SS
- Patrick Wisdom, RF
- Yan Gomes, C
- Alfonso Rivas, 1B
- Chris Morel, CF
Philadelphia Phillies:
- Kyle Schwarber, LF
- Rhys Hoskins, 1B
- Bryce Harper, DH
- J.T. Realmuto, C
- Alec Bohm, 3B
- Nick Castellanos, RF
- Brandon Marsh, CF
- Jean Segura, 2B
- Bryson Stott, SS