In their home opener at Principal Park in the 2024 season, the Iowa Cubs welcomed the Toledo Mud Hens to open a six-game homestand. The starting pitchers for the game were Bryan Sammons for the Mud Hens and Walker Powell for the Cubs.
The Mud Hens started the scoring in the top of the first inning, with the runs coming on a sacrifice fly by third baseman Jace Jung, an RBI single by designated hitter Akil Baddoo and a walk with the bases loaded drawn by catcher Dillon Dingler — making the score 3-0. Later on, in the top of the third inning, the Mud Hens would begin another offensive rally, with their fourth run of the game scored on a fielder’s choice by shortstop Ryan Kreidler.