Five years ago, the Cubs embarked on a historic journey that will go down as one of the most impactful seasons in professional sports.

Throughout 2021, we’re taking a look back at some of the best moments from the incredible 2016 campaign.

Next up: The Home Opener

Four days prior, Kyle Schwarber collided with Dexter Fowler and tore his ACL, leading many to believe his season was over (we all know how that ended). Schwarber received a standing ovation as he was announced, using his crutches to join his teammates on the foul line for the Opening Day festivities.

The Reds scored 3-runs in the first four frames off Jon Lester, who settled down to go 6 innings while recording his 2^nd consecutive quality start to open the season.

Reds starter Brandon Finnegan held the Cubs in check, not allowing a hit until the 7^th inning. The Cubs scored twice in the 7^th on a 2-run Jason Heyward single, his first RBIs as a Cub at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs took the lead in the 8^th as Addison Russell clubbed a 3-run, game-winning home run to left field off Reds’ reliever Jumbo Diaz. Hector Rondón struck out the side, all looking, recording his 2^nd save of the season.

Here’s how the Cubs lined up that day:

1. Dexter Fowler – CF
   2. Jason Heyward – RF
   3. Kris Bryant – 3B
   4. Anthony Rizzo – 1B
   5. Ben Zobrist – 2B
   6. Jorge Soler – LF
   7. Addison Russell – SS
   8. David Ross – C
   9. Jon Lester – P

Notable

• David Ross broke up Reds’ starter Brandon Finnegan’s no-hitter with a single in the 7^th
• Adam Warren recorded the win, his 1^st with the Cubs
• It was the Cubs 1^st win in their home opener since the 2010 season