Thunder, one of 11 mascots of minor league baseball team Lake Elsinore Storm, entertains spectators at Diamond Stadium during the managers’ meeting at home plate. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Lake Elsinore Storm mascot Thunder gives a low-five to one of the players as he takes his position on the field at Diamond Stadium. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Most of the mascots gather in a small room to quickly change into their costumes at Diamond Stadium in Lake Elsinore. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Jackpot, left, and Hamlet take part in a mascot race at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
A handful of mascots entertain fans as they frolic in the outfield at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Lake Elsinore Storm mascot Thunder gathers his composure after falling during a race at Diamond Stadium. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
Jackpot helps manage the scoreboard at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)
