Filed under: Chicago Cubs game threads First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 9/14, 1:20 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Sep 14, 2012, 1:20pm CDT Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share this on Reddit Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Friday 9/14, 1:20 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Chris Rusin of the Chicago Cubs pitches (apparently uphill) against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) Getty Images Go get 'em, Chris. More From Bleed Cubbie Blue Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Gary Matthews/Bob Dernier trade changed everything 2024 Major League Baseball predictions Cardinals 7, Cubs 2: And now, for real Cubs finalize Opening Day roster Outside The Confines: Play Ball! A few thoughts about Shohei Ohtani’s news conference