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The first pitch of the MLB season was a Cubs’ homer

DINGER!

by James Dator
James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

The Cubs had one heck of a start to the 2018 season courtesy of Ian Happ.

Is this a sign the Cubs are amazing? Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, it’s one heck of a way to start the season and had some unexpected ramifications.

But hey, at least he was a man of his word.

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