On this special Tuesday edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, we’re getting you ready for first pitch today at 4:05 p.m. at Fifth Third Field as the Toledo Mud Hens open the home season. We’re joined by Erik Ibsen, General Manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, Craig Katz, Vice President of Merchandise and Licensing, and Troy Hammersmith, Events and Entertainment Manager, for a behind-the-scenes look at everything that makes Opening Day one of Toledo’s biggest annual celebrations — from the game-day experience to fan favorites to the energy taking over Hensville and downtown.

Whether you’re heading to the ballpark or just soaking in the tradition, this episode is all about the pageantry, personality, and community spirit that make Mud Hens Opening Day feel like a holiday in Toledo. Opening Day for the Mud Hens is today, with first pitch scheduled for 4:05 p.m. EDT at Fifth Third Field.

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On this special Opening Day-themed episode of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, powered by WGTE, we’re talking Toledo Mud Hens baseball with "The May of Hensville," Joe Napoli, President and General Manager of the Toledo Mud Hens, as he previews the excitement building around another season at Fifth Third Field. We’re also joined by Matt Melzak, the Voice of the Mud Hens, to talk about what makes Opening Day in Toledo such a special tradition and the names and faces we will be cheering on this season. Plus, Kwinlyn Tyler from TARTA stops by to share how the Muddy Shuttle can help fans get to and from the ballpark with ease.

It’s baseball, downtown Toledo, and everything that makes this city show up big for Opening Day.

Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management, Workspring, Toledo Refining Company, Toledo Community Foundation, Destination Toledo and TARTA.

Catch the show 3 times every day on WGTE. 7am on WGTE’s YouTube Channel. 3pm on the radio at FM91. 6pm on TV channel 30.4 WGTE Connects.

Powered by WGTE, this episode features a Friday Surprise Guest edition of The Four Hundred & Nineteen, where the conversation can go just about anywhere.

Each week one of our hosts brings in a surprise guest — someone with a unique story, a creative project, or a perspective that helps us see our community in a new way. From artists and entrepreneurs to community leaders and personalities you may already know, Friday episodes are full of unexpected conversations, laughter, and a few surprises along the way.

It’s the perfect way to wrap up the week and celebrate the people who make the 419 such a special place.

Thanks to our sponsors: Whetro Wealth Management, Workspring, Toledo Refining Company, Toledo Community Foundation, Destination Toledo and TARTA.

Catch the show 3 times every day on WGTE. 7am on WGTE’s YouTube Channel. 3pm on the radio at FM91. 6pm on TV channel 30.4 WGTE Connects.