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New York Mets host Special Olympians at Spring Clinic for Champions

Lillianna Gitler, 11, of Port St. Lucie, (left) gets one-on-one catching instruction from New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo as the New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie. "I was so happy for the help," Gitler said about catching the ball with Nimmo's help.
Lillianna Gitler, 11, of Port St. Lucie, (left) gets one-on-one catching instruction from New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo as the New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie. "I was so happy for the help," Gitler said about catching the ball with Nimmo's help.
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New York Mets infielder Dominic Smith (left) celebrates with Special Olympians John Cuoco (center) and Carlie Loosle, both of Port St. Lucie, after running through an infield clinic as the New York Mets host area Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie. "I love the Mets," Loosle said, adding, "This is really cool."
New York Mets infielder Dominic Smith (left) celebrates with Special Olympians John Cuoco (center) and Carlie Loosle, both of Port St. Lucie, after running through an infield clinic as the New York Mets host area Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie. "I love the Mets," Loosle said, adding, "This is really cool."
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
The New York Mets host Special Olympians for the third annual Spring Clinic for Champions, at First Data Field on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018, in Port St. Lucie.
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