Two Dodgers players spark debate after skipping Pride Night hats

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Two Dodgers players spark debate after skipping Pride Night hats
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Two players on the Los Angeles Dodgers, Blake Treinen and Alex Call, became focal points during Pride Night after they opted to wear standard team caps instead of the rainbow-themed versions. The Dodgers secured a 1-0 victory against the Angels at Dodger Stadium on June 5, with Freddie Freeman hitting a walk-off home run in the ninth inning. While the team celebrated Pride, Treinen and Call's choices drew attention, with coverage suggesting personal convictions may have influenced their decision. Both players did not provide immediate explanations for their actions. Their choices overshadowed the evening, which also included an unveiling of a display honoring Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, significant figures in baseball's LGBTQ history.

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  • Dodgers won 1-0 against Angels on June 5.
  • Freddie Freeman hit a walk-off home run.
  • Treinen and Call wore standard caps, not rainbow versions.
  • Debate arose over players' reasons for not wearing Pride hats.
  • A display honoring LGBTQ pioneers was unveiled at the event.
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Two Dodgers players became a major talking point after wearing standard team caps during the club’s Pride Night win over the Angels. Los Angeles earned a 1-0 victory at Dodger Stadium on Friday, June 5, with Freddie Freeman ending the game on a walk-off home run in the ninth inning.

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