PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The New York Mets will host their first-ever "Pride Night" recognizing the LGBT community at Citi Field on August 13.
More than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender baseball fans are expected to attend the 7:10 p.m. ET game against the San Diego Padres.
"New York is the most diverse and inclusive city in the world, and the Mets welcome all fans throughout the season," Mets executive VP Lou DePaoli said in a statement. "We are particularly proud to welcome the LGBT community on Pride Night at Citi Field.