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Young Indians fan makes nice play on foul ball, Miguel Cabrera gives him bat/gloves

Young Indians fan gets bat, gloves from Miggy

A young Cleveland fan made a nice hat catch on a ground ball during Tuesday's 7-3 Tigers' victory over the Indians. After he did it, he wanted some respect from one of the best players in the game: Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera:

He was fired up and felt that Miggy needed to be fired up as well:

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As you can see, Miggy recognized the eager whippersnapper's efforts. So much so, that after the inning, he gave the kid (Dominic from Avon, Ohio) a pair of gloves and a bat:

Miggy

Crossing team lines to embrace a young fan? This is what it's all about. Here's Dominic on his memorable moment with the two-time MVP:

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