The Cubs are 62-57-2 on Opening Days since the Modern Era began in 1901.
In 39 of their wins, they did not trail including 16 in which they took the lead for good in the first inning.
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It's never too early to set batting records.
Here are marks that the Cubs can shoot for on Opening Day, based on analysis of box scores from each of their first games of the Modern Era, 1901-2021.
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Only 1 Major League pitcher who threw a no-hitter threw another in his next start.
You may know his name, Johnny Vander Meer, and his teams, the Reds.
You may even know that he did it in 1938.
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