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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)

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:  

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

That's definitely one way to attract new fans. 

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