Some Tampa Bay Rays players reportedly broke from the organization’s support of the LGBTQ+ community Saturday during the team’s Pride Night mlb.
Most Rays players were wearing rainbow logos on their caps and sleeves. But the Tampa Bay Times noted that pitchers Jason Adam, Jalen Beeks, Brooks Raley, Jeffrey Springs and Ryan Thompson were among those who didn’t wear the logos of support.
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Jalen Beeks (68) reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Jake Burger of the Chicago White Sox during the eighth inning Saturday, June 4, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Adam made a statement on behalf of the players who opted out and religion” target=”_blank”>cited religious beliefs<
“But when we put it on our bodies, I think a lot of guys decided that it’s just a lifestylea> that maybe — not that they look down on anybody or think differently — it’s just that maybe we don’t want to encourage it if we believe in Jesus, who’s encouraged us to live a lifestyle that would abstain from that behavior. Just like (Jesus) encourages me as a heterosexual male to abstain from sex outside of the confines of marriage. It’s no different.< from all players but gave the option to “opt in.”
Kevin Kiermaier told the Tampa Bay Times he wanted everyone who visits Tropicana Field to watch the team play to “feel welcomed and included and cheer us on.”
Drew Rasmussen (57) of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch to the Chicago White Sox in the second inning at Tropicana Field June 4, 2022, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
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Saturday marked the Rays’ 16th Pride Night. The mlb Pride Nights to show support for the LGBTQ+ community.
