Lawsuit filed over ownership of Shohei Ohtani 50/50 ball

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A Florida man filed a lawsuit Thursday aimed at stopping the planned auction of the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for his 50th home run, claiming it was wrested from him and that he is the owner.

Max Matus is seeking an injunction to stop the auction, scheduled to be conducted beginning Friday by Goldin Auctions.

Matus said he was in the crowd at loanDepot Park in Miami, celebrating his