Five Tampa Bay Rays players decided not to wear rainbow logos on their jerseys during the team's Pride Night game. Players cited religious beliefs as the reason.
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Some Tampa Bay Rays players reportedly broke from the organization’s support of the LGBTQ+ community Saturday during the team’s Pride NightMost 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 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."A lot of it comes down to faith, to like a faith-based decision. So it’s a hard decision. Because, ultimately, we all said what we want is them to know that all are welcome and loved here," he said, via the Tampa Bay Times.
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