AURORA, Colo. — Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger made a trip to UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital on Thursday to pay a visit to the newest fans.

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The hospital is celebrating Friday's home opener by giving away Rockies themed baby gifts to 1,000 new families at hospitals across our state.

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Dinger was giving out Rockies plushies and other baseball-themed gifts while posing for photos with the next generation of Rockies fans.

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