South Bend Cubs prepare for opening day

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- The South Bend Cubs are primed and ready to go for their opening game of the season this Friday.

Most players were assigned to South Bend on Friday, so the team doesn’t have much time to work together and gel before the start of the season.

Second-year Manager Nick Lovull is looking forward to seeing how his strong pitching rotation will perform.

The team started practice outdoors Wednesday but the rain quickly forced them indoors.

Thankfully, the Cubs indoor facilities were available to keep practice going at full speed, an advantage that few other minor league teams have.