PITTSBURGH — It would have been hard to script a better day for the return of baseball on the North Shore. Clear skies and a temperature of 66 degrees at game-time. An announced attendance of 34,418 that was both bigger than expected and enough to generate some legitimate buzz in and around PNC Park, which enjoyed its own refurbishment this offseason.
Only two things were missing: sustained offense and a comeback victory that would have sent everyone home happy.
Instead, Drew Smyly, Seiya Suzuki and the Cubs spoiled a gorgeous home opener with a 2-1 victory against the Pirates on Tuesday afternoon, their third loss in four games to start the season.
