Home opener: Cubs 5, Reds 3
Cubs fans in the left field bleachers celebrate the 5-3 win over the Reds in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Photos from Wrigley Field for the Cubs home opener on April 11, 2016.
Cubs players celebrate the 5-3 win over the Reds in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Hector Rondon and David Ross after the last out of the Cubs’ 5-3 win against the Reds in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Kris Bryant, Dexter Fowler and Jason Heyward celebrate the Cubs’ 5-3 win over the Reds in the home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Hector Rondon celebrates the 5-3 win over the Reds in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell takes a curtain call after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell celebrates his three-run home run to give the Cubs a lead on the Reds in the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell connects on a three-run home run to give the Cubs the lead on the Reds in the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell arrives at home plate after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell rounds the bases after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell celebrates his three-run home run to give the Cubs a lead on the Reds in the eighth inning during the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell after his three-run home run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Addison Russell blasts a three run home-run against the Reds during the eighth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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David Ross high-fives Joe Maddon after scoring on a single by Jason Heyward during the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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David Ross and Matt Szczur celebrate scoring on Jason Heyward’s single in the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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David Ross pumps his fist after scoring on a single by Jason Heyward during the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Jason Heyward after his 2-RBI single against the Reds in the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jason Heyward hits a two-RBI single in the seventh inning against the Reds in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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David Ross gets the Cubs’ first hit of the night off Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan in the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Reds starting pitcher Brandon Finnegan delivers to the Cubs in the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Ryne Sandberg, Billy Williams and Fergie Jenkins sing “Take Me Out to The Ball Game during the seventh inning stretch at the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Kris Bryant tags Reds left fielder Adam Duvall out during the seventh inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton scores on Brandon Finnegan as David Ross waits in the fourth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Kris Bryant looks to third base umpire Alan Porter, who decided that Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips was safe at third base during the fourth inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester speaks with David Ross during the fourth inning in the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester delivers a pitch against the Reds in the second inning during the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester delivers to the Reds in the third inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jorge Soler hangs his head as a home run ball by Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton sits in the basket during the third inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Reds left fielder Adam Duvall makes a diving catch to rob Jason Heyward in the first inning of the Cubs’ home opener on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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Jon Lester during the fourth inning of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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A fan displays a sign in support of Kyle Schwarber before the start of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016, at Wrigley Field.
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The Cubs line up at Wrigley Field before the home opener on April 11, 2016.
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Joe Maddon takes the field as Munenori Kawasaki watches on Monday, April 11, 2016, before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field.
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Kris Bryant signs autographs before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Wayne Messmer sings the national anthem before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Billy Williams acknowledges fans before throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Left to right, Fergie Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg and Billy Williams stand before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Kyle Schwarber joins his teammates on the field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Kyle Schwarber joins his teammates on the field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Joe Maddon greets Dexter Fowler before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Kyle Schwarber arrives in the dugout with his crutch before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Kyle Schwarber and Jake Arrieta wait to be introduced before the Cubs home opener against the Reds at Wrigley Field on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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The field is cleared after batting practice ahead of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Players take batting practice at Wrigley Field before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Gates open outside Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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The scene outside Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Fans wait for the gates to open outside Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs fans swarm Wrigley Field hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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A member of the security staff high-fives a young fans soon after they opened the doors at Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Ben Kwasnick tries to get a picture at Clark and Addison with his sons Boden, 2, (top) and Archie on Archie’s first birthday Monday, April 11, 2016, before the Cubs’ home opener at Wrigley Field.
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The scene outside of Wrigley Field before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Fans outside of Wrigley Field before the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs fans enter though the metal detectors as the gates open at Wrigley Field two hours before the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs baseball fans swarm Wrigley Field hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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El Cabo Libre takes a photo of the Ron Santo statue outside of Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Rich Jekiel sells flags outside Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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David and Elizabeth Leach, of Panama City, Fla., outside of Wrigley Field before the Cubs home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs baseball fans swarm Wrigley Field hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Businesses set up outside Wrigley Field hours before the start of the Cubs’ home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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The ionic Harry Caray statue outside Wrigley Field hours before the start of home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Wrigley Field employees wait to pass through the new metal detectors hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Security at Wrigley Field hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Visitors to Wrigley Field pass though metal detectors towards an outdoor bar area hours before the start of the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs fans wait at the bleacher entrance to Wrigley Field hours before the start of the home opener agianst the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Cubs fans wait at bleacher entrance to Wrigley Field hours before the home opener against the Reds on Monday, April 11, 2016.
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Grounds crews prepare the field for the home opener against the Reds on April 11, 2016.
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Grounds crews prepare the field for the home opener against the Reds on April 11, 2016.
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Grounds crews prepare the field for the home opener against the Reds on April 11, 2016.
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Crews prepare to remove the tarp at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Crews remove the tarp at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Ron Hayden is first in line at the bleacher gate to attend his 37th consecutive opening day at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016.
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New cases of Cubs and Wrigley Field memorabilia in the concourse under the renovated bleachers on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Metal detectors are in place under the refurbished marquee at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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The view of the reverse side of the refurbished marquee, painted in it’s original colors, at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016.
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Crews clean the dugout at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Crews put the finishing touches on the concourse under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016 before the home opener.
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Crews put the finishing touches on the concourse under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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A new display of Cubs logos through the years in the concourse under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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A new display of Cubs logos through the years in the concourse under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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A new wall of ivy on the concourse for photo ops under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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News crews (and Clark the Cub) report from Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Crews put the finishing touches on the entrance and concourse under the renovated bleachers at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Crews clean the seats at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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Crews clean the seats at Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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New cases of Cubs and Wrigley Field memorabilia in the concourse under the renovated bleachers on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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News crews report from Wrigley Field on April 11, 2016, before the home opener.
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