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Detroit Tigers' Matthew Boyd a 'real best friend' to double amputee teen

Dakarai Moore II throws ceremonial 1st pitch to Tigers' Matthew Boyd on May 31, 2018. Moore contracted a bacterial disease in '16, had legs amputated. Chris Nelsen, Special to the Detroit Free Press

This was Dakarai Moore II's chance to shine. A moment he would never forget.

With thousands of people at Comerica Park for Thursday's Tigers-Angels game, the inspirational 13-year-old from Detroit seized the moment, tossing a perfect "ceremonial" first pitch to the Tigers' Matthew Boyd at home plate.

"I felt good," said Moore, proudly showing off his game ball signed by Boyd.