Coming off a scorching hot Spring Training, the highly touted rookie was poised to make a big splash on Opening Day. In Ke'Bryan Hayes' first at bat, he met all expectations coming into the 2021 season. The Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect sent a changeup well into the left field bleachers for an early 2-0 lead. This home run propelled the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the defending NL Champion Chicago Cubs.