Heater greets fans during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Chico Heat home opener, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Ryan Sanchez pitches the ball during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Andrew Meggs hits the ball during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Makenley Golden and her dad, Art Golden, are warmly greeted by Heater during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Llewyn Wells excitedly rings a bell during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Nettleton Stadium is filled with fans during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Parke Phillips hits the ball during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
Heater signs a baseball for a fan during the Chico Heat home opener against Klamath Falls Gems, June 1, 2018, in Chico, California. (Carin Dorghalli -- Enterprise-Record)
