Royals fan proposes to girlfriend outside Kauffman Stadium before Opening Day game

The Kansas City Royals are hoping to end their season with a championship ring.On Monday, one Royals fan started the season with a ring of their own.”It’s been a long, nervous day,” said Steven Mitchell.Mitchell drove in from Omaha with his girlfriend, Amy Hasenjager, and her parents for Opening Day.It’s a tradition for the Hasenjager family to be at Opening Day for their beloved Kansas City Royals.”We were just here for Opening Day with my parents, and we come almost every year,” Hasenjager said.But Mitchell had his own surprise.”Well, he popped the question about a half hour ago, right before we were going to walk into the K,” Hasenjager said.In a total surprise for Hasenjager, Mitchell got down on one knee.”We were taking a regular photo and then he turned and he was like, ‘Just wait a second,'” she said. “And then he got down on one knee and, I don’t know, I was so shocked. I kind of blacked out a little bit.”Mitchell knew right in front of Kauffman Stadium would be the perfect spot.”I thought this was a really special day,” Mitchell said. “It might throw her off, she’s not going to be expecting it. We’re just here for baseball!”Hasenjager did not expect it, and now she can’t stop smiling.”She was not excited to take photos to start, but I think she’s going to be excited to take any photo she wants today,” Mitchell said.Sporting sunglasses that said “Just Engaged” and a matching sash to go with her new engagement ring, the future Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell headed into the home opener.”Go Royals!” the happy couple said.