Filed under: Chicago Cubs game threads First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 8/1, 1:20 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Aug 1, 2012, 1:20pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Wednesday 8/1, 1:20 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Travis Wood pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Wrigley Field. Credit: David Banks-US PRESSWIRE Go get 'em, Travis. More From Bleed Cubbie Blue 2023 Cubs final season grades Jed Hoyer holds his season-ending news conference Reflections on the Cubs’ 2023 season Cub Tracks’ the dreaded vote of confidence? A Cubs fan’s guide to the Wild Card round of the playoffs Pete Crow-Armstrong wins MiLB Defensive Player of the Year Award