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. |