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Pirates’ Jake Mangum Goes Viral for Heartwarming Moment With Young Fan

Pirates’ Jake Mangum Goes Viral for Heartwarming Moment With Young Fan

Summary

Jake Mangum, a new player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, made a young fan's day by throwing her a baseball during a game. The Pirates won against Mangum’s former team, the Tampa Bay Rays, and Mangum said seeing his jersey worn by a fan made the moment special.

Key Facts

  • Jake Mangum was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Tampa Bay Rays in the offseason.
  • Mangum noticed a young girl wearing a Pirates jersey with his name and number during a game.
  • He threw a baseball to the girl, which her brother caught and gave to her.
  • The Pirates won the game against the Rays.
  • Mangum said it was his first time seeing a fan wearing his jersey in the stadium.
  • The Pirates have a strong record of 13 wins and 9 losses early in the season.
  • The team will play the Texas Rangers next in an away game series.
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