Filed under: First Pitch Thread: Cubs vs. Pirates, Sunday 9/9, 12:35 CT By Al Yellon@bleedcubbieblue Sep 9, 2012, 12:35pm 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, Sunday 9/9, 12:35 CT Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email Starting pitcher Chris Rusin of the Chicago Cubs reacts after giving up a run against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/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