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Rookie's Win Delayed, Beer Shower Erased
17 Jun
Summary
- Ahlstrom's first win was officially awarded days after the game.
- A scorer's error initially listed a teammate as the winner.
- The Rangers successfully appealed the scoring decision to MLB.
Texas Rangers rookie pitcher Robby Ahlstrom experienced a delayed celebration for his first major league win. Four days after a road game against the Royals, Ahlstrom's victory was officially recognized following a successful appeal of the initial scoring decision. Ahlstrom had entered the game in the fifth inning with a runner on base and retired all four batters he faced, helping to secure the win.
Initially, the official scorer overlooked Ahlstrom's contribution, listing closer Jacob Latz as the winner. This decision was made despite the starting pitcher not qualifying for the win and Ahlstrom performing exceptionally. Ahlstrom only discovered the discrepancy when checking his phone afterward, noting he wished to avoid a beer shower for an unconfirmed win.
The Rangers organization appealed the scorer's decision, providing input that highlighted Ahlstrom's deserving performance. Major League Baseball later corrected the record on Monday. Manager Skip Schumaker informed Ahlstrom of the confirmed win just before pregame activities, leading to renewed congratulations from his teammates who were glad the initial beer shower was not for naught.
