Gary Sheffield and Charles Johnson each hit 3-run home runs leading the Marlins to a 11-6 victory over the Chicago Cubs. All the Marlins starter had a hit except for Josh Booty who did have an RBI. Floyd, Renteria, Kotsay, Sheffield, and Jackson had 2 hits. Counsell had 3. Livan Hernandez pitched 5-1/3 allowing 5 runs on 7 hits to earn his first win.

The World Champion Florida Marlins open the 1998 season in front of a sold out crowd at Pro Player Stadium today at 4:35. The Marlins’ Livan Hernandez will start for Florida, while Kevin Tapani start for the visiting Cubs. Bobby Bonilla will throw the first pitch to Alex Fernandez. Broadcast on SportsChannel Florida and WGN.

The Marlins 1998 Opening Day Lineup: