Filed under: Chicago Cubs game threads First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Saturday 9/8, 6:05 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Sep 8, 2012, 6:05pm 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, Saturday 9/8, 6:05 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Washington, DC, USA; Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija throws against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Credit: Brad Mills-US PRESSWIRE Go get 'em, Jeff. More From Bleed Cubbie Blue Cardinals 7, Cubs 2: And now, for real A few thoughts about Shohei Ohtani’s news conference Cubs finalize Opening Day roster Cardinals 6, Cubs 3: Seiya Suzuki is ready for the season Cubs vs. Cardinals at Mesa preview, Tuesday 3/26, 2:05 CT Cub Tracks’ Seiya sooner