Papi reunites with fan battling heart defect

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BOSTON — Just when Maverick Schutte thought he couldn’t experience a bigger thrill than David Ortiz promising him a home run and delivering one against the Yankees, the 6-year-old boy learned otherwise throughout a thrill-filled Wednesday he won’t forget.

The high point for Maverick had to be throwing out the first pitch before Wednesday’s Red Sox-Athletics game at Fenway Park. Ortiz — who else? — caught it.

But there were many more moments to remember for a courageous boy who has a congenital heart defect that has led to more than 30 surgeries in his young life.

The adventures of Maverick continue with the ceremonial first pitch! #MaverickStrong pic.twitter.com/WIYB4maNbq

— Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) May 11, 2016

The adventures of Maverick continue with the ceremonial first pitch! #MaverickStrong pic.twitter.com/WIYB4maNbq

Twelve days after Big Papi went deep for Maverick on the same night the Red Sox legend and young boy exchanged videos, they got to spend some quality time together.

“He’s been smiling the whole time he’s been here,” said Ortiz. “We’re talking about a boy who is 6 years old — he’s been through hell. Thirty-something surgeries at the age of six. He’s a hero. You’re always talking about superheroes. He’s a hero. He’s been able to get through all the tough times.”

Then there was Wednesday, which was the best time.

Maverick, his mother Marti Linnane, stepfather Mike Linnane and half-sister Taylor Linnane flew from their home in Cheyenne, Wy., to Boston in the morning.

Is been quite the day for Maverick! #MaverickStrong …

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