Fans flocked to PNC Park on the North Shore early on Thursday to catch the Pirates home opener against the Chicago Cubs:

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Fans gather on Federal Street for the Pirates’ home opener at PNC Park on Thursday. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)

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Bill Coleman, a member of the Renegades of the Rotunda, waits on Federal Street for the Pirates’ home opener at PNC Park on Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)

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Jason Mackey

Pirates come up short against Cubs in home opener

Fans get back into PNC Park! pic.twitter.com/ZmDYSEG7o8

— Matt Freed (@mattfreedpghpg) April 8, 2021

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@Pirates home opener 2021. ????????⚾️ pic.twitter.com/gCLV87orMV

— Cassie Huether (@CassieHuether15) April 8, 2021

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Mommoms first game at PNC cheering on the Bucs! Better late than never! #LetsGoBucs #bucsbooth #PNCPark #Pirates @Pirates pic.twitter.com/HuU8qBjYJe

— Chris Buda (@chrisbudayl) April 8, 2021

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Cleaning supervisor Michael Hahn cleans cobwebs off seats before the Pirates open their home opener against the Cubs Thursday, April 8, 2021, at PNC Park.(Matt Freed/Post-Gazette)

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Mikey Giannilli, 7, of Greensburg, waits patiently for the gates to open for the Pirates’ home opener at PNC Park on Thursday, April 8, 2021. (Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette)

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I definitely took for granted being able to come to the ballpark and watch a baseball game. Absolutely perfect day at PNC Park. pic.twitter.com/7ql2grHhjN

— C.J. Handron (@CJ_Handron) April 8, 2021

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Let's go Bucs! #OpeningDay @Pirates #PNCPark pic.twitter.com/klhFhJyuNU

— Anita R (@wowredwing) April 8, 2021

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Mike Persak

Pirates fans pleased to be back at PNC Park for first time since 2019

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Let's get it started. pic.twitter.com/pVfuIU32NL

— Pirates (@Pirates) April 8, 2021

First Published: April 8, 2021, 4:56 p.m.
Updated: April 8, 2021, 5:10 p.m.