A Florida man is seeking a temporary injunction to stop Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball from going to auction, saying it was stolen from him moments after he secured it. Max Matus' representatives say caught the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s historic 50th home run ball before Chris Belanski stole it from him.
Los Angeles Dodgers ’ Shohei Ohtani hits a home run scoring Andy Pages, during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, in Miami. An emergency hearing was scheduled for Thursday in Miami Dade County regarding a lawsuit filed on behalf of Max Matus, who his representatives say caught the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s historic 50th home run ball. The ball is set to be auctioned online on Friday.
According to a statement from Matus’ representatives, the 18-year-old secured the ball before Chris Belanski, also from Florida, took it away, then held it up. Kelvin Ramirez also is named in the lawsuit after claiming ownership of the ball. Ramirez attended the game with Belanski. Matus’ filing also requests a court order declaring that he is entitled to the ball and requests a jury trial on his claims. It also alleges unlawful battery against Belanski.
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