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Report: After the 3-2 victory over the Royals, many Royals fans who did not like this filed a lawsuit complaining that the referee had treated them unfairly for ignoring the crucial hit, causing the match result to be distorted…vannguyen

Following the tense 3-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals, controversy has erupted off the field as a group of frustrated Royals fans has reportedly filed a formal lawsuit, alleging that a critical officiating error cost their team the game. The complaint centers around a crucial hit late in the game that fans claim was blatantly ignored by the umpire crew, ultimately distorting the final result in favor of the opposing team.

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The moment in question came in the bottom of the eighth inning, when a Royals batter appeared to connect on what looked like a fair ball down the right field line—a potential game-tying or even game-winning hit. However, the ball was ruled foul by the home plate umpire, despite video replays that many fans insist show the ball clearly landing inside the line. The call was not overturned, and the Royals failed to score in the remainder of the inning.

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Frustration quickly boiled over in the stands and on social media, with hashtags like #StolenWin and #UmpGate trending throughout the night. The anger reached a new level when a coalition of Royals supporters, many of whom are season ticket holders, filed a civil complaint accusing the umpiring crew of negligence and demanding an official review of the game’s outcome.

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In the filing, fans claim the umpires “failed in their duty to uphold the fairness and integrity of the sport,” and that the decision not to revisit the controversial play using expanded replay review “undermined the legitimacy of the final score.”

While Major League Baseball has yet to make an official statement regarding the lawsuit, sources close to the league office suggest that a formal investigation into the officiating of the game could be considered, especially if pressure continues to mount from both media and fans.

Players from both teams have remained largely silent on the matter, though one Royals pitcher was overheard post-game saying, “We were robbed, plain and simple.”

As legal proceedings unfold and MLB eyes the growing tension, the question now looms: will this bold move by Royals fans change how officiating controversies are handled moving forward?

For now, the 3-2 win stands—but the battle off the field is just beginning.

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