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The Sacramento River Cats' mascot, Dinger, is celebrating his 10th birthday this Sunday at Raley Field. The guestlist includes all of his mascot buddies and his best friend, Mr. Jelly Belly.
Prior to the River Cats game against the Reno Aces, Dinger and his friends will play in a mascot kickball game at noon. After the kickball game, all the players and kids at the ballpark will gather in the Coca Cola Kids Corner for his birthday bash. Dinger's Kids Klub members will receive a goody bag and cupcake. Balloon artists and face painters will be on hand, and the mascots will conduct a seventh-inning autograph session.
Below is a list of the two teams and their respective strengths that could prove key in the kickball matchup.
The home team lineup is:
Mr. Jelly Belly, first base. Mascot for Jelly Belly. Note: Always prepared with snacks.
Herky, left field. Mascot for Sacramento State. Note: Always swarms to the ball.
Smokey the Bear, third base. Mascot for U.S. Forest Services. Note: Puts out rallies, as well.
Humpty Dumpty, short stop. Mascot for Fairytale Town. Note: Known to crack under pressure.
Mr. Helmet, second base. Mascot for PG&E. Note: Able to light up opposing pictures.
Goldie, catcher. Mascot for Golden1. Note: Winner of multiple Goldie Gloves.
Chick-Fil-A, right field. Mascot for Chick-Fil-A. Note: Loves moo-ving runners over.
The Don, pitcher. Mascot for University of San Francisco. Note: Throws more curves than Lombard Street.
The away team lineup is:
Archie, short stop. Mascot for the Reno Aces. Note: Not always playing with a "full deck."
Gunrock, catcher. Mascot for UC Davis. Note: Too much horsing around.
Gus, third base. Mascot for the Sacramento Zoo. Note: Hops in and out of the lineup.
McGruff, first base. Mascot for West Sac Police Deparment. Note: Manager's best friend.
Mr. G, second base. Mascot for Yuba Sutter Gold Sox. Note: Always keeps eyes on the ball.
Powercat, center field. Mascot for University of the Pacific. Note: He keeps earning his stripes.
Cosmo, left field. Mascot for Sac City College. Note: Known for catlike quickness.
Thor, right field. Mascot for Stockton Thunder. Note: Always ready to bolt to next base.
Poppy, pitcher. Mascot for California State Fair. Note: Coaches say he's a late bloomer.
To purchase tickets, click here. For more information on Dinger's Birthday Bash or the River Cats game, click here.
All photos and information provided by Nick Lozito of the Sacramento River Cats.






