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How will Giants fans welcome back Pablo Sandoval? His River Cats debut gave a hint

Fans of Pablo Sandoval used to be recognizable by their fluffy hats that looked like panda ears. There were a few of those around a half-full Raley Field on Tuesday night, but the most conspicuous headwear rested atop Israel Gadia, David Hernandez and Ed Sandoval.

The three wore big Styrofoam hats fashioned like Giants World Series rings, down to the embedded stones and etchings on the side. Ed Sandoval wore a blue Pablo Sandoval All-Star jersey. He also had a large Giants flag pulled around his shoulders.

“I didn’t think I’d ever see a Sandoval (on the Giants),” said Ed Sandoval, 37, “let alone somebody who actually did something for the squad.