Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers in the fifth inning.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneView of the new left field scoreboard and a rooftop facility.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneMike Olt strikes out in the ninth inning.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneView of the new left field scoreboard.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCase Grady of Daktronics watches from the unfinished left field bleachers to see if Chicago Cubs players hit the new video board during batting practice on opening night at Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneOpening night at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs left fielder Chris Coghlan plays in front of the new video board.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneStarlin Castro gets a hit in the sixth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneA sign advertises future restrooms at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon warms up before the game.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneWaveland Avenue rooftop venues on opening night.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneWrigley Field in black and white on a video camera during batting practice.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneFall Out Boy performs before the game at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe new video board, left, before opening night at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneMatt Holliday's RBI single drops in front of right fielder Jorge Soler in the fifth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneArismendy Alcantara strikes out to end the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneChicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals fans arrive at Clark and Addison before opening night at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs shortstop Starlin Castro and teammates stretch before the game.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo chases a fly ball in the sixth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe Cubs and Cardinals remember Ernie Banks before the game.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneFans wait for practice balls to fly over the bleachers during opening day at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCatcher Welington Castillo before the opener at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneA new Budweiser ad in right field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Cardinals in front of the new video board in the second inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester reacts to getting through the fourth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs President Theo Epstein speaks in the dugout before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs fans check out the field before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe grounds crew paints the batting boxes as Fall Out Boy performs.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneCubs players leave the field after batting practice on opening night at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon meets Cardinals manager Mike Matheny.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon and his team stand for a tribute to Ernie Banks before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon looks over his lineup card in the dugout.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneNew advertising sign in right field.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneT-shirts outside Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneNew right field scoreboards.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneA look behind the new video board in left field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneCubs fans watch a performance by Fall Out Boy.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe Chicago Cubs warm up before opening night at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneBases honoring Ernie Banks after the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo throws his bat down after striking out in the third inning.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneFans await opening night at a rooftop facility across from Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneFans enter Wrigley Field for opening night.
Armando Sanchez, Chicago TribuneFans enjoy the view of opening night at Wrigley Field from a rooftop venue.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneNew menu boards at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo takes the field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester takes the field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneA Cubs fan wears bunny ears to Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneMayor Rahm Emanuel at Wrigley Field before the first pitch.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs relief pitcher Jason Motte delivers to the Cardinals in the sixth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneFans walk the concourse near a new stairwell before the opener.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs pitcher Jake Arrieta signs an autograph before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneErnie Banks photos cover the right field bleachers.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneFans watch the Cubs play the Cardinals from a Wrigleyville rooftop
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs and Cardinals fans arrive at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs second baseman Tommy La Stella catches a pop fly as Starlin Castro falls in the fifth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneESPN broadcasts from Clark and Addison before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneMike Olt and the Cubs take the field for Sunday's opener.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs relief pitcher Hector Rondon delivers to the Cardinals in the ninth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneChris Coghlan reacts as his long fly ball is caught on the warning track to end the sixth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs fans walk by a photo of new manager Joe Maddon.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe Cubs warm up before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneSigns advertise future restrooms on the partially rebuilt concourse.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneWorkers atop the new left field scoreboard.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe scene pregame at Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneCubs fans wait for the gates to open on opening night at Wrigley Field.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneView of the new left field scoreboard and rooftop venues on Waveland Avenue.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneAnthony Rizzo chases a fly ball in the sixth inning on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester delivers to the Cardinals' Matt Carpenter in the first inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs legend Billy Williams in the dugout before the game.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneCubs fans watch batting practice on opening night.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs manager Joe Maddon greets his team.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs third baseman Mike Olt in front of the new Budweiser sign in right field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneStarlin Castro reacts to striking out to end the eighth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCardinals center fielder Jon Jay catches a long fly ball by David Ross in the second inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe scene at Wrigley pregame.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneDexter Fowler walks away after striking out against Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright in the fifth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneErnie Banks' widow, Liz Banks, on the field before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe new video board with Ernie Banks photos over the unfinished bleachers.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneScenes on Waveland Avenue rooftops on opening night.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs relief pitcher Phil Coke celebrates getting out of the top of the fifth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneA fan holds a sign about the video board before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe grounds crew prepares for batting practice.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs and Cardinals fans arrive at Clark and Addison before the game.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCardinals closer Trevor Rosenthal and catcher Yadier Molina celebrate the 3-0 win.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe concourse, under construction.
E. Jason Wambsgans, Chicago TribuneGuest services ambassador "Mary" gives a gift to fan Michael Savidge on his 71st birthday on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs starting pitcher Jon Lester departs in the fifth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneCubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop delivers in the eighth inning.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneKathleen Klaeser wears a bleacher bums helmet.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneThe Cubs take batting practice before opening night at Wrigley Field.
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About one week after saying he was “intrigued,” manager Joe Maddon followed up on his feelings by placing rookie slugger Jorge Soler second in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup Sunday night against St. Louis ace Adam Wainwright.
Also, Maddon will bat left-handed ace Jon Lester eighth despite the fact that Lester is hitless in 36 major league at-bats. Lester isn’t expected to throw more than six innings or 100 pitches.
Mike Olt will get the nod at third base and bat sixth. As expected, David Ross will start at catcher with Lester on the mound.
Here’s the Cubs’ lineup:
Fowler cf
Soler rf
Rizzo 1b
Castro ss
Coghlan lf
Olt 3b
Ross c
Lester p
La Stella 2b
