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Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
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The Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 on Friday in the opener of a three-game series at Wrigley Field. The day in photos.

Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay delivers against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) pitches against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (15) singles in sixth inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs catcher Yan Gomes (15) singles in sixth inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs closer Adbert Alzolay warms his hand during the ninth inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) warms his hand while pitching against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner reaches third in the sixth inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) reaches third base in the sixth inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman is safe at second base as the Cubs' Nico Hoerner fields the ball in the seventh inning on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Freddie Freeman (5) is safe at second base as Cub Nico Hoerner (2) fields the ball in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers reliever Dinelson Lamet wipes his brow during a game against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers pitcher Dinelson Lamet (94) wipes his brow during a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a home run against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a home run against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is caught stealing by Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the fifth inning on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is caught stealing by Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) in the fifth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs reliever Adbert Alzolay warms his hand while pitching against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay (73) warms his hand while pitching against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs fans cheer after Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flied out in the eighth inning on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs fans cheer after Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) flied out in the eighth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch scores in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) scores in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first baseman Michael Busch slides safely into home in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs first base Michael Busch (29) scores in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner celebrates in the dugout after scoring in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) celebrates after scoring in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) is congratulated after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki cheers from second base after hitting a double against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) cheers from second base after hitting a double against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson leaps at the plate after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) scores after hitting a home run in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki reaches second on a double against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) reaches second on a double against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second base Nico Hoerner scores in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs second base Nico Hoerner (2) scores in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki reaches second on a double against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki (27) reaches second on a double against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller (28) is pulled from a game against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) is pulled from a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs left fielder Ian Happ celebrates after scoring in the second inning against the Dodgers on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Cubs outfielder Ian Happ (8) celebrates after scoring in the second inning against the Dodgers at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a double in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a double in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani heads toward second base after hitting a double in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) glides into second base after hitting a double in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates hitting a double in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates hitting a double in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs toward third base in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) heads toward third base in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) breaks toward the plate in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) breaks towards home plate in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani scores in the first inning against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodger Shohei Ohtani (17) scores in the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers starting pitcher Bobby Miller, an Elk Grove native, delivers against the Cubs on April 5, 2024, at Wrigley Field. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)
Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller (28) throws against the Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago on April 5, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune)