4/3 - A Cold, Dampy Home Opener for the Iowa Cubs


Cubs infielder Javy Baez is introduced to the fans during the pre-game ceremony against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

The Cubs and the Redbirds line up for the national anthem on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Arismendy Alcantara rips a double during the first inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs pitcher Chris Rusin pitches during the second inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Arismendy Alcantara prepares to catch the ball as the Redbirds' Stephen Piscotty steals second base during the third inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs outfielder Josh Vitters hits a solo home run during the third inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs pitcher Chris Rusin waits while a groundkeeper repairs the mound during the fourth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs outfielder Brett Jackson drops a fly ball during the fourth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Javy Baez strikes out and loses his balance during the fifth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs outfielder Matt Szczur hits a fly ball during the eighth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs infielder Arismendy Alcantara makes a running catch during the eighth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs catcher Eli Whiteside looks toward first base before firing the ball during the ninth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014. 

Cubs pitcher Marcus Hatley delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Redbirds on Thursday, April 3, 2014.
Redbirds pitcher David Aardsma, a former Iowa Cub, pitches during the fifth inning against the Cubs on Thursday, April 3, 2014.