The first place Pittsburgh Pirates, sporting a 7-2 record, travel to Chicago where, including postponements for inclement weather, they will be participating in their sixth opening day of the young season. Ivan Nova takes the mound for his third start while the Cubs counter with Tyler Chatwood. Clint Hurdle will be using what has become his favorite lineup, as he also welcomes his new closer, Felipe Vazquez.
Cubs
- Ian Happ CF
- Kris Bryant 3B
- Ben Zobrist 1B
- Wilson Contreras C
- Kyle Schwarber LF
- Addison Russell SS
- Jason Heyward RF
- Javy Baez 2B
- Tyler Chatwood P
Pirates
- Josh Harrison 2B
- Gregory Polanco RF
- Starling Marte CF
- Josh Bell 1B
- Corey Dickerson LF
- Francisco Cervelli C
- Colin Moran 3B
- Jordy Mercer SS
- Ivan Nova P