Opening Day in Washington and Chicago (20 images)

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Tyler Clippard (36) pitches against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. The Braves defeated the Nationals 2-1. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Atlanta Braves left fielder Justin Upton (8) leaves the field as the Braves play the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. The Braves defeated the Nationals 2-1. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Natalia Adorno, 12, (R) and Ryland Denson, 8, wait for the gates to open before the Chicago Cubs home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2014 in Chicago. UPI/Brian Kersey

Fans gather in front of the ballpark before the Chicago Cubs home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 4, 2014 in Chicago. UPI/Brian Kersey