Warm spirits triumph over cold weather at Cubs home opener
Whether this was their first opener or their 50th, this day at the Friendly Confines means a fresh start for the Cubs and for fans.
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Whether this was their first opener or their 50th, this day at the Friendly Confines means a fresh start for the Cubs and for fans.
Swanson's first hit with his new team was an RBI single that sparked a four-run third.
CBS 2 Sports Director Marshall Harris caught up with pitcher Hayden Wesneski in the clubhouse about his first Opening Day experience after making his debut late last season.
LaVine's dunk got the Bulls within seven with 56.7 seconds left in the third quarter. But Los Angeles quickly pulled away in the final period.
Opening Day always has a little extra pageantry, but it's not just a special day for the fans who believe this is the year.
Dylan Cease will get the Opening Day start in Houston as the White Sox begin the season against Jose Abreu and the Astros.
The Blackhawks didn't manage a goal until Lukas Reichel fired from high in the slot at 13:49 of the first period.
Epps started in 11 games, and averaged 9.5 points a game.
The Cubs scored five runs in the fifth alone, while Kopech gave up five runs in four and a third innings.
"It's definitely on my mind that this could be my last few weeks here in Chicago as a Blackhawk," Toews said.
