With a day off and a bit of a lineup shakeup, the Chicago Cubs began their homestand against the rival St. Louis Cardinals. It started with the joy of Dexter Fowler‘s return and him receiving his World Series ring. He then promptly led off the game with a solo home run. The Cubs did come back to take the opener 3-2, and the start at redemption in the eyes of the fans has begun.
Joe Maddon changed things up in the lineup, moving Ian Happ to the leadoff spot and dropping Kyle Schwarber to the seven spot.