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Clark the Cub carries a W flag April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
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Clark the Cub carries a W flag April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.

Photos: Opening day for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

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Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) waves to fans after the game April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) waves to fans after the game April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Clark the Cub carries a W flag April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Clark the Cub carries a W flag April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Fans celebrate the win April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Fans celebrate the win April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs reliever David Robertson and catcher Willson Contreras celebrate the win, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs reliever David Robertson and catcher Willson Contreras celebrate the win, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward (22) calls off right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) in the eighth inning April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward (22) calls off right fielder Seiya Suzuki (27) in the eighth inning April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates a two-run double in the seventh inning, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates a two-run double in the seventh inning, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs pinch hitter Clint Frazier doubles in the seventh inning April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs pinch hitter Clint Frazier doubles in the seventh inning April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) catches a throw to end the top of the seventh, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Cubs first baseman Frank Schwindel (18) catches a throw to end the top of the seventh, April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field. The Cubs defeated the Brewers 5-4.
Dan Birmingham of Evanston greets a brief moment of sunshine during the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Dan Birmingham of Evanston greets a brief moment of sunshine during the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki follows through on his first Major League hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki follows through on his first Major League hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner celebrates his two-run home run with Jason Heyward in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner celebrates his two-run home run with Jason Heyward in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans cheer as Seiya Suzuki scores the first run of the year in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans cheer as Seiya Suzuki scores the first run of the year in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts as he allows a run while forcing Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain out in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks reacts as he allows a run while forcing Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain out in the fourth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki smiles after getting his first Major League hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki smiles after getting his first Major League hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki advances to third base on a Jason Heyward hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki advances to third base on a Jason Heyward hit in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates after scoring in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki celebrates after scoring in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans stand for the national anthem on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Fans stand for the national anthem on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward makes a catch to end the top of the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward makes a catch to end the top of the fifth inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs Hall of Famers prepare to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs Hall of Famers prepare to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans at Murphy's Bleachers across the street from the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans at Murphy’s Bleachers across the street from the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Tickets are scanned before entering the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Tickets are scanned before entering the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fan William Gonzalez takes a photograph with his phone outside the main marquee at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fan William Gonzalez takes a photograph with his phone outside the main marquee at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain makes a catch to retire Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Brewers center fielder Lorenzo Cain makes a catch to retire Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
“Better late than never” outside of Murphy’s Bleachers near Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans watch as Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Brewers in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans watch as Cubs starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers to the Brewers in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Ukrainian flags fly at Wrigley Field on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022.
Ukrainian flags fly at Wrigley Field on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022.
Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) tags out Cubs designated hitter Rafael Ortega on a steal attempt to end the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) tags out Cubs designated hitter Rafael Ortega on a steal attempt to end the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
People walk past the Sportsbook construction site on the southeast corner at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
People walk past the Sportsbook construction site on the southeast corner at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes delivers to the Cubs in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes delivers to the Cubs in the first inning at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman smiles in the dugout at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs starting pitcher Marcus Stroman smiles in the dugout at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
A choir sings the Ukrainian national anthem at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
A choir sings the Ukrainian national anthem at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
John Vincent sings the national anthem at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
John Vincent sings the national anthem at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross waits to be introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross waits to be introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal waves to fans at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal waves to fans at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross lines up with his team at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross lines up with his team at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs owner Todd Ricketts talks to fans at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs owner Todd Ricketts talks to fans at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki greets teammates at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki greets teammates at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross meets Brewers manager Craig Counsell at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross meets Brewers manager Craig Counsell at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts watches the pregame ceremonies at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts watches the pregame ceremonies at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson waits to be introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs relief pitcher David Robertson waits to be introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom is introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom is introduced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki greets manager David Ross as the lineups are announced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki greets manager David Ross as the lineups are announced at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
The national anthem is played before the Cubs-Brewers game on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
The national anthem is played before the Cubs-Brewers game on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross takes the field for the home opener at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Cubs manager David Ross takes the field for the home opener at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Lee Smith throws the ceremonial first pitch as he's joined by former Chicago Cubs Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg and Andre Dawson on April 7, 2022.
Lee Smith throws the ceremonial first pitch as he’s joined by former Chicago Cubs Fergie Jenkins, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg and Andre Dawson on April 7, 2022.
Michael Melendrez, 8, of Chicago, waves to the Clark the Cub on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Michael Melendrez, 8, of Chicago, waves to the Clark the Cub on opening day at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal warms up at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal warms up at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fan Stanley Szczelaszczyk, 3, gets ready for opening day with his grandfather, Jack Kizler, and father Stanley Szczelaszczyk at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fan Stanley Szczelaszczyk, 3, gets ready for opening day with his grandfather, Jack Kizler, and father Stanley Szczelaszczyk at Wrigley Field on April 7, 2022.
Bleacher fans cheer during warmups at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Bleacher fans cheer during warmups at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
A Cubs fan arrives in a World Series jacket at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
A Cubs fan arrives in a World Series jacket at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Freddie Kruse takes a photo of his service dog Tucker on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
Freddie Kruse takes a photo of his service dog Tucker on opening day for the Cubs-Brewers game April 7, 2022, at Wrigley Field.
A Cubs and White Sox fan sit together at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
A Cubs and White Sox fan sit together at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs and Brewers fans arrive through the gates at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs and Brewers fans arrive through the gates at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Bleacher fans cheer while Cubs catcher Willson Contreras warms up at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Bleacher fans cheer while Cubs catcher Willson Contreras warms up at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans visit a merchandise stand at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans visit a merchandise stand at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find seats in the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find seats in the bleachers at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki and third baseman Patrick Wisdom take batting practice before facing the Brewers on on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki and third baseman Patrick Wisdom take batting practice before facing the Brewers on on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward warms up to face the Brewers on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward warms up to face the Brewers on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Cubs fans find their seats at Wrigley Field for opening day on April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers of Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers of Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener April 7, 2022.
Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom greets people during batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs third baseman Patrick Wisdom greets people during batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ talks to Jed Hoyer on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs center fielder Ian Happ talks to Jed Hoyer on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers of Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter the bleachers of Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener April 7, 2022.
Fans gather near the Wrigley Field marquee on opening day, April 7, 2022, before the Cubs face the Brewers.
Fans gather near the Wrigley Field marquee on opening day, April 7, 2022, before the Cubs face the Brewers.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal finishes batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs second baseman Nick Madrigal finishes batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Fans wait to enter Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener against the Brewers on April 7, 2022.
Fans wait to enter Wrigley Field before the Cubs season opener against the Brewers on April 7, 2022.
Cubs outfielders Seiya Suzuki and Jason Heyward talk during batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs outfielders Seiya Suzuki and Jason Heyward talk during batting practice on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward warms up to face the Brewers on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward warms up to face the Brewers on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs president Jed Hoyer prepares on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.
Cubs president Jed Hoyer prepares on April 7, 2022, on opening day at Wrigley Field.

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