That the Houston Astros were sued Wednesday is not surprising, other than that the dispute has nothing to do with sign stealing. But like sign-stealing lawsuits brought by disgruntled season ticket holders, this one has to do with two very unhappy fans.



Benjamin Oehlert and Brandon Day filed a lawsuit in Texas state court saying they were arrested while in their seats during Game 7 of last year’s World Series at Minute Maid Park for allegedly having fake tickets. They dispute that their tickets were impure, and are seeking up to $1 million apiece for their ordeal. The two were arrested in their seats, taken to the stadium “jail,” which houses unruly fans, and then to a local jail where they spent the night. A judge later dismissed those charges.



“They’re Astros fans, you know, that’s important to them,” said Brandon Kinard, one of their attorneys with KGS Law Group. “They’re Astros fans. I mean, I’m a...