Young Pirates fan gives away a ball, gets a heart-melting hug in exchange

Baseball can break your heart, but it can melt it, too. We got proof of the latter Sunday in Pittsburgh.

At one point between innings during the Rays-Pirates tilt, Pittsburgh outfielder Jake Mangum tossed a ball to a young boy in the stands. Most kids -- heck, most people -- would be overjoyed to receive such a cool keepsake and would immediately show it off or store it for safe keeping. Not this kid.

Without any hesitation, the boy gave the ball to a young girl wearing a Mangum jersey. The girl -- perhaps his younger sister or maybe just a friend -- then wrapped her arms around him in a moment of pure joy and thankfulness.

It was a heartwarming moment that showed the emotions of baseball aren't always limited to what happens on the field.