Hayes homers, Pirates 2-hit Cubs 5-3 on chilly opening day
. The Cubs finished with 11 walks in the 4-hour game. Share Updated: 6:49 PM EDT Apr 1, 2021 JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer WTAE-TV
. The Cubs finished with 11 walks in the 4-hour game. Share Updated: 6:49 PM EDT Apr 1, 2021 JAY COHEN AP Sports Writer Ke Bryan Hayes hit a two-run homer and Pittsburgh s relievers dominated in a two-hitter, helping the Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs 5-3 Thursday on a chilly opening day.The gametime temperature at Wrigley Field was 36 degrees, and the flags at the iconic ballpark rippled in the breeze for much of the sunny afternoon. A crowd of 10,343 dressed in winter jackets, hooded sweatshirts and hats for the return of fans to Wrigley after they were kept out last summer because of the pandemic.Pittsburgh handled the cool conditions just a little bit better than Chicago, led by its largely anonymous bullpen. Six relievers c