Just before their game against the Tampa Bay Rays, as fans stood for the playing of the national anthem, spectators expecting to see the Stars & Stripes on the jumbotron were instead shown the Pride flag.
It didn’t take long for fans on X to express their anger, especially since the incident occurred on Flag Day.
All MLB teams hold LGBTQ+ events during Pride Month, except for the Texas Rangers. However, this is a first as far as a team displaying the Pride flag during the national anthem.
The Mets have yet to make a public statement addressing the incident.
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