Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. His latest book about the Cubs is "Chicago Cubs Firsts." Find him on Bluesky at @bleedcubbieblue.bsky.social
“Play for Opening Day,” hosted by the Cubs Friday morning at Wrigley Field, was a chance for 100 lucky fans who got winning scratch-off cards in Gallagher Way to step to the plate at the ballpark and take some batting-practice swings.
As you can see above, a number of “targets” were placed on the field, with different prizes given to fans who hit them, including caps and T-shirts.