A’s admit Sacramento opener ‘feels different’ as Cubs’ Oakland native maligns move

WEST SACRAMENTO — The first thing that should be noted is the dateline.

“I mean, I’d rather be playing in Oakland,” Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner said.

Instead, the Oakland native was a reluctant participant in history Monday night, the first time Major League Baseball has been played here since the city was incorporated in 1987 (or dating back even further, to the founding of the state capital across the river in 1850).

The A’s played host to the Cubs for a home opener unlike any other...