Chicago Cubs right-hander Hayden Wesneski steps up in 5-4 walk-off loss to the Boston Red Sox

BOSTON — Shortly after the Chicago Cubs’ worst blowout loss in nearly 14 years, right-hander Hayden Wesneski was summoned to manager Craig Counsell’s office. Wesneski learned he would be starting the next day in Sunday’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox in place of left-hander Jordan Wicks, who went on the 15-day injured list with a left forearm strain. Wesneski’s response to Counsell provided an insight into the mentality he took to the mound at Fenway Park: “My job is to get the first guy out.” “It’s not to...