Maier, who has been in remission from Acute lymphoblastic leukemia for more than a year, got to stretch with the Mets, take fielding practice and step into the cage for batting practice wielding a brand-new bat given to him by his favorite player, Pete Alonso.
Still, Mets players and coaches cheered whenever Maier connected, as they had moments earlier when he fielded balls on the mound and threw perfect strikes to first or second base.
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