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Images: Cubs open 2018 home schedule with an 8-5 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Chicago Cubs opened their 2018 home schedule with an 8-5 loss against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago Tuesday.

  Cubs coach Joe Madden greets Sister Jean of Loyola of Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Loyola basketball coach Porter Moser greets Sister Jean. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood throws Tuesday. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs batter Kris Bryant gets a hit in the first inning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras runs to first base with an RBI single in the first inning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Fans line a balcony on the Cubs offices building as the Ernie Banks statue looms in the foreground. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Anthem singer Wayne Messmer is shown the video screen in left field as a color guard stands at home plate. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Fans stream into the ball park. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Loyola basketball coach Porter Moser attends the home opener. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Loyola's Sister Jean attends the home opener. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  A groundskeeper paints the batters box. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell tries to get a handle on the ball in the third inning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  The crowd take cell phone photos of Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez as manager Joe Maddon greets him in the dugout after Baez's second home run of the day. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez runs to first after hitting his second home run of the day. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez hits his second home run of the day. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Pittsburgh Pirates hitter Francisco Cervelli reacts as he crosses the plate with a three-run home run. Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras stands silent. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs hitter Efren Navarro sprints up the first base line with a base hit. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs second baseman Javier Baez strikes out to end a rally in the eighth inning. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs hitter Ben Zobrist reacts as he hits a pop fly out to end the game. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Pittsburgh Pirates outfielders Corey Dickerson, Starling Marte and Gregory Polanco celebrate. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Cubs manager Joe Madden greets his team during introductions. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Julianna Zobriost, wife of Chicago Cubs player Ben Zobrist, sings God Bless America. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber watches his first-inning RBI single Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber swings at strike two before hitting an RBI single in the first inning Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Yu Darvish is introduced Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant dives safely back to first base in the first inning Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs hitter Javier Baez tries to outrun Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli after a dropped third strike Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs hitter Willson Contreras inspects a smudge on his bat after hitting a foul ball Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
  Chicago Cubs batter Ian Happ watches a potential hit be caught in the outfield Tuesday at the Cubs home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field in Chicago. John Starks/jstarks@dailyherald.com
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