Another pitcher has joined the ranks of those upset about the Dodgers’ handling of their Pride Night.
“To invite and honor a group that makes a blatant and deeply offensive mockery of my religion, and the religion of over 4 million people in Los Angeles county alone, undermines the values of respect and inclusivity that should be upheld by any organization.”
The 31-year-old was not the only pitcher who expressed his “frustration” with the event, as Dodgers legendThe Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence participate in the gay pride parade in West Hollywood, Calif., Sunday, June 12, 2016.On the flip side, Kershaw publicized the team would re-launch its “Christian Faith and Family Day.”
After the Dodgers rescinded their offer to invite the group, LGBTQ+ groups slammed the decision, and LA Pride said they would not participate in the team’s Pride Night.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters
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