Chicago Cubs rookie Hayden Wesneski pitches an immaculate inning, putting him in rare company: ‘It shows the kind of pitcher that he is’

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Hayden Wesneski kept a simple approach when he knew he was on the verge of a rare feat. “The ninth one just let it rip,” he said, “and hope it happens.” Wesneski uncorked a slider down and away, forcing a swing-and-miss from Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jason Delay to finish off an immaculate inning in the fifth. The rookie right-hander became the first Chicago Cubs pitcher in 18 years to strike ...

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