A young Rangers fan got to play catch with a real MLB player ... from the opposing team

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 19: Relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong #51 of the Cleveland Indians throws to first during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field on September 19, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) (Jason Miller/Getty Images)

By Gemma Kaneko

April 5, 2017

Even though Cleveland defeated Texas on Tuesday night, 4-3, we're guessing there was at least one person in Arlington who wasn't disappointed. Before the game, young Rangers fan Drake Varner got to play catch with an actual big leaguer … only he didn't play for Drake's favorite team:

Kudos to @SArmstrong90 for playing catch w #TexasRangers fan DrakeVarner b4 the game. Go catch a game @ #globelifepark #clevelandindians pic.twitter.com/DPcDBm9Eyc
— Doug Varner (@varnerdl) April 5, 2017

Shawn Armstrong, the Cleveland pitcher in the video, knows exactly what's up. He's investing in Drake for the future.

It's the little things about this game that makes it so worth it. Ranger fan for now, but maybe a future Indian! https://t.co/KBXWMXtSqd
— shawn armstrong (@SArmstrong90) April 5, 2017

That's definitely one way to attract new fans.

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