Images: The Chicago Cubs and excited fans on Opening Day
Excited fans watched the Chicago Cubs play the St. Louis Cardinals on opening night at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
In a rare Sunday home opener, the Cubs begin the season with high team expectations and major field renovations.
The Cubs hid bleacher construction with tarps that were a tribute to former Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks.
The Cubs lost the game 3-0 to St. Louis behind the strong Cardinal pitching.
Fans gather outside of Wrigley Field before a Major League Baseball season-opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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Edward Barry Thomas of Chicago Cubs charities sells split the pot raffle tickets as fans prepare for the opening of the 2015 baseball season during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Sunday, April 5.
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The Chicago Cubs prepare for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The back half of the video scoreboard remains under construction for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Wayne Pemberton, left, and Dustin Saver, right, of Strata Contractors fasten bunting, traditional for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Construction of the video scoreboard continues for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Debra Hruby of Wheaton and her grandson Cal Hruby, center, and son Sean Hruby, right, sit in their new seats for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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People begin to fill the stands at Wrigley Field before a Major League Baseball season-opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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A general view of right field bleacher construction is shown at Wrigley Field before a Major League Baseball season-opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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A new video board in the left field bleachers is shown before a Major League Baseball season-opening game between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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A baseball fan holds a sign before a Major League Baseball season-opening game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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Players line up for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Cub's Jon Lester delivers the first pitch of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo, center, reacts after being called out on strikes during the first inning of a Major League Baseball season-opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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Chicago Cubs starter Jon Lester checks the ball after St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holiday hit a one-run single during the first inning of a Major League Baseball season-opening game in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, top, tags out St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter at second base during the second inning of a Major League Baseball season-opening game in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Jason Heyward, left, scores on a single hit by Matt Holiday as Chicago Cubs catcher David Ross looks to the field during the first inning of a Major League Baseball season-opening game in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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St. Louis Cardinals starter Adam Wainwright throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a Major League Baseball season-opening game in Chicago, Sunday, April 5, 2015.
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Billy Williams gives the thumbs-up for the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Welington Castillo warms up in front of the new scoreboard before the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Cardinal's Jon Jay drives in a run against the Cubs during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Cub's Jon Lester delivers a first inning pitch against the Cardinals.
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Cardinal pitcher Adam Wainwright delivers a pitch against the Cubs during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Chicago Cubs line up to begin the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Cub manager Joe Maddon is introduced during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Chicago Cub manager Joe Maddon leaves the mound after taking out pitcher Jon Lester in the fifth inning against the Cardinals.
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Chicago Cub pitcher Jon Lester heads for the dugout after being taken out of the game in the fifth inning against the Cardinals.
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Chicago Cub second baseman Tommy La Stella makes a catch after colliding with shortstop Starlin Castro during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Cardinals Jason Heyward slides safely into second base as the ball gets away from Cub shortstop Starlin Castro in the fifth inning.
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Cub relief pitcher Jason Motte delivers a pitch against the Cardinals during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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Cub manager Joe Maddon looks over the field against the Cardinals during the opening of the 2015 baseball season at Wrigley Field.
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The Cub's Starlin Castro reacts to striking out in the eighth inning against the Cardinals.
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The Cub's Starlin Castro reacts to striking out in the eighth inning against the Cardinals.
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