The Washington Nationals celebrated the club’s 18^th annual Night OUT on Tuesday, the longest-running Pride event in Major League Baseball. The first 20,000 fans received a Screech Night OUT bobblehead, and fans who purchased the special ticket package also received an exclusive t-shirt with $5 from every special ticket benefitting Team DC. With more than 7,100 special tickets sold, tonight’s event was the largest Night OUT in the organization’s history.

As special guests of the game’s presenting partner, Team DC, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch; and Rex Wheeler, also known as Lady Camden, runner-up on Season 14 of RuPaul’s Drag Race, held the President’s Race finish line.

You can watch video of the Night OUT festivities here.

The Washington Nationals hosted their 12th annual "Night Out" event during Tuesday's game against the Chicago Cubs. The event is one of the largest LGBT nights in professional sports. The Nationals honored the victims of Sunday's shooting in Orlando. The Gay Men's Chorus of Washington, D.C., sang "True Colors" and later the national anthem. There was also a flag unfurling on the pitcher's mound as well as recognition on the scoreboard. The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Leslie...