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Robby Ahlstrom, a rookie pitcher for the Texas Rangers, thought he’d earned his first big league win after shutting down the Royals in the fifth inning — only to later discover the official scorer had awarded the win to the closer. Heartbroken, he declined a celebratory beer shower he’d been given in the clubhouse. The Rangers appealed the decision, gathered input from the closer, and MLB ultimately overturned the call — giving Ahlstrom his well-deserved first win just before the next game. It’s a sweet, hard-earned moment for any player, and a reminder that sometimes the right call takes a little time to get right.

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