Reno pitcher Humberto Castellanos begins the game for the Aces.

A young fan helped by Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve throws out a ceremonial first pitch to Aces President Eric Edelstein.

Drew Ellis connects for the Aces in Reno’s home opener against Las Vegas.

Almost 4,000 fans attended the Aces home opener on Thursday. Stadium capacity was reduced because of COVD-19 restrictions.

On field announcer Chris Payne, right, helps a fan through an in-between-inning contest Thursday night.

Reno skipper Blake Lalli, left, talks to the umpire between innings.