Opening Day in Washington with Nationals vs Braves and in Chicago with the Cubs vs Phillies.
The American flag is displayed in center field for the National Anthem prior to the Washington Nationals home opening game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
The American flag is displayed in center field for the National Anthem prior to the Washington Nationals home opening game against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Washington Nationals mascot George Washington greets young fans before the Nationals opening day game against the Atlanta Braves, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
A Nationals fan playfully whispers into the ear of a photo of Nationals' pitcher Ian Desmond before the Nationals' opening day game against the Atlanta Braves, at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 2014. UPI/Kevin Dietsch