Chicago Cubs News: Cubs win the opener; Cubs’ blogger takes the plunge

For the first time in a while, all MLB teams opened up on the same day. The Chicago Cubs were lucky enough to go first, and Ian Happ didn’t disappoint.

The Chicago Cubs were the first to open op the season against the Miami Marlins on Thursday. There were high hopes for the Cubs, and in the end, they didn’t disappoint. Cubs new leadoff man Ian Happ wasted no time as he took the first pitch out of the park, and the Cubs were off and running. Anthony Rizzo hit his first of the season, and so did Kyle Schwarber. Unfortunately, Schwarber had some misplays in the field. But he’s a work in progress.

But the bullpen was on-point, not surrendering a run to the Marlins as the Cubs went on to win, 8-4. While the start wasn’t what Jon Lester was looking for, the bullpen held it together and helped get the win. The Cubs will go tonight against these same Marlins with Kyle Hendricks on the hill.

Maybe before the Cubs play, it’s always good to take stock of things. Like the temperature of Lake Michigan. Cubs’ blogger Michael Cerami decided to put himself on the line. He said if Happ started the game with a home run, he’d jump in Lake Michigan. Well, we know how this ends. Be sure to check out the video on Cerami and how he stuck to his word–his very cold word.

These and other stories you might have missed:

‘Cubs turn in an Opening Day win’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Cubs’ blogger jumps in Lake Michigan thanks to Happ’ – Cubbies Crib

‘Cubs series preview at Miami’ – Cubbies Crib

‘How detrimental in Schwarber to the Cubs’ defense?’ – FanSided MLB

‘Top 10 moments of Opening Day 2018’ – MLB.com

#Cubs on Twitter

#Cubs Rizzo on his HR: "I've hit a lot of home runs. That was probably the most out of body experience I've had hitting a home run in my life. It just felt really good. My emotions on Opening Day are usually pretty high but with all this, you can't really put it into words"
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) March 29, 2018

Despite a rough day defensively...Schwarber gives the #Cubs a 6-4 lead in the 7th w/his first homer of the season. EARLY in the year, y'all, early!
— Kelly Crull (@Kelly_Crull) March 29, 2018

Caller of the year award has been handed out. Dan called and suggested the #Cubs move Schwarber to 1st, Bryant to left, and RIZZO TO 3RD! Happy #OpeningDay!
— Silvy (@WaddleandSilvy) March 29, 2018

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For the first time in a while, all MLB teams opened up on the same day. The Chicago Cubs were lucky enough to go first, and Ian Happ didn’t disappoint.

These and other stories you might have missed:

#Cubs on Twitter

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