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Last night, the Kansas City Royals knocked off the Oakland Athletics 9-8 in a crazy Wild Card play-in game to advance to the next round of the 2014 MLB Playoffs. And because it's been 29 looooooong years since the Royals have been to the postseason, we expected everyone inside of Kauffman Stadium in KC to be going crazy for the entire game. For the most part, they delivered. But when Royals first baseman Eric Hosmer walked up to the plate in the bottom of the 12th inning and proceeded to hit a triple to put the tying run into scoring position, there was at least one fan who missed it. And he missed it because he was sleeping. Yes, sleeping.
We don't know how they manage to do it. But in recent years, there have been more than a few sports fans who have fallen asleep right in the middle of games. Just scroll down to see photos of 25 Fans Who Got Caught Sleeping at Sporting Events. If you need a nap this badly, why not just stay home?
Yankees Fan
Date: April 2014
Because Red Sox/Yankees games at Yankee Stadium are sooooooo boring.
76ers Fan
Date: February 2014
If a courtside seat in front of the cheerleaders can't keep you awake during a Sixers game, what can?
Rockies Fan
Date: July 2013
This lady didn't just fall asleep by accident. She laid out and took a nap. That is what we call commitment. Well, to the nap, not her team…
Colombia Fan
Date: June 2014
Wake him up when someone scores, please.
N.Y. Giants Fan
Date: January 2009
Not even a playoff game against the rival Eagles could keep this guy awake.
Team USA Fan
Date: March 2006
This is a ringing endorsement for the World Baseball Classic, isn't it?
Capitals Fan
Date: May 2013
Don't turn around, coach.
Manchester United Fan
Date: November 2013
He later admitted that he drank "a few vodkas" before the game. Our question: How many is "a few"?
Great Britain Fans
Date: July 2012
They waited four long years to get this Olympic nap in.
Astros Fan
Date: September 2013
This is what September baseball looks like in Houston.
More Yankees Fans
Date: June 2014
Wasn't anyone excited to see Derek Jeter play at home this season?!
Lakers Fans
Date: June 2009
Winning championships has obviously gotten old in Los Angeles. Just check out this shot from one of their last parades.
U.S. Open Fans
Date: September 2002
She promised her kids the tennis matches they were going to see would be great. She lied.
Red Sox Fans
Date: July 2014
In fairness to them, they were sleeping during a rain delay. But still…
Jets Fan
Date: May 2014
It was the sixth round of the 2014 NFL Draft when this fan fell asleep. He didn't miss much.
Rangers Fan
Date: July 2013
We get why the kid is sleeping. But the dad, too?
Lions Fan
Date: November 2013
Too much turkey on Thanksgiving Day will do this to you.
N.Y. Rangers Fan
Date: Unknown
He picked the wrong seat to fall asleep in, huh?
Poland Fan
Date: June 2012
Did he sleep right through an entire soccer match?
Australian Open Fan
Date: January 2007
All of the fans here look so thrilled.
Patriots Fan
Date: October 2004
Games against the Jets tend to do this to people.
France Fan
Date: June 2012
There was apparently a lot of sleeping that went on during Euro 2012.
Cricket Fans
Date: Unknown
Isn't cricket supposed to be huge in India?
Another U.S. Open Fan
Date: September 2007
Everyone went home and left this guy behind.
Royals Fan
Date: September 2014
Wait, there were multiple people sleeping during last night's Kansas City game? SMH. Shame on you, sir.
