Those lucky enough to acquire a ticket got a chance to see a little bit of everything, including an actual sacrifice bunt from Hendricks in the second inning. During the shortened 2020 season, when the National League adopted the designated hitter, the Cubs had only one sacrifice all year, that coming from Ian Happ. Ross even made a double-switch in the fifth inning, a familiar National League move rendered meaningless last year by the DH.
Column: A dismal opening day for the Chicago Cubs is eased by the return of fans to Wrigley Field
