Pirates 3, Cubs 2

A commuter on a CTA train looks out at the thousands of fans arriving outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Cubs starting pitcher Jon Lester walks into the dugout after the top of the seventh inning.

Pittsburgh Pirates baserunner Jordy Mercer (10) is congratulated by teammate Gregory Polanco after Mercer scored in the third inning .

Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber catches a fly ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates batter Josh Harrison in the fifth inning.

Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Michael Morse drives in a run with a single in the seventh inning.

A fan holds his tickets in his mouth before Friday’s game.

Addison Russell is unable to catch a ground ball that went for a run-scoring single for Gerrit Cole in the third inning.

Addison Russell reaches on an infield single in the second inning.

Fans try to catch a foul ball in the first inning.

Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole delivers in the first inning.

Jon Lester delivers to the Pirates in the first inning.

Pirates third baseman Josh Harrison tags out Kyle Schwarber on a steal attempt to end the first inning.

Kyle Schwarber takes off his helmet after being caught stealing to end the first inning.

Fans watch as Jon Lester delivers the first pitch of the game.

Cubs fans stand for the National Anthem before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Matthew Furlin juggles baseballs that were caught by ball hawks and are now for sale outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Ball hawk outside Wrigley Field before the game.

Ball hawk outside Wrigley Field before the game.

Vendors sell their wares outside the gates of Wrigley Field.

Fans drink up and socialize outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Vendors hawk their wares outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Fans look for souvenirs as they arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Police write up tickets outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

Thousands of fans arrive outside the gates of Wrigley Field before the game.

The Bleacher Preacher outside Wrigley Field before the game.