MLB Fan's Jumbotron Message Rejecting Relationship Shown in Viral Photo From Rays-Guardians

Getting friend-zoned is one thing, getting friend-zoned in public is another, but getting friend-zoned during an ALCS closeout game in front of over 40,000 fans could be the most understandable villain origin story of all time.

While most fans at Tropicana Field celebrated the Tampa Bay Rays advancing to the World Series with a 7-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, a poor soul named Derek was left with a jumbotron message thanking him for tickets to Monday night's game but rejecting his offer for a relationship:

Surely this message could've been delivered privately, but Derek will now live on in infamy after the rejection photo went viral.

Hopefully, the Rays can provide some solace to Derek as they seek their first World Series title against the Milwaukee Brewers.