Young Mets fan has casual catch with Nationals starting pitcher

An 11-year-old wearing full Mets gear had a casual warmup catch with Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer before a game at Citi Field on May 18.

The boy's father, Joe La Rocca, captured a video of the catch between Scherzer on the field and the young fan in the stands.

"I'm not giving this ball away, there's no way," the 11-year-old says after the catch has ended.

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Joe La Rocca ‎@joerock101

@masnNationals Here you go.We may be Mets fans, people should know what a wonderful thing Max did. #lifelongmaxfans

7:30 PM - 19 May 2016

 
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While the ordeal hasn't changed the La Rocca family's Mets allegiance, they did become lifetime Scherzer fans.

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Joe La Rocca ‎@joerock101

@MatthewHokie @Bharper3407 Ill tell you this. As a lifelong Mets fan i am "supposed" to hate the nats. After this, no so much.

11:35 PM - 19 May 2016

 
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Unfortunately for the other Mets fans in attendance, the Mets lost the game 7-1.