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The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a major backlash after choosing to honor the controversial drag group “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” during their Pride Night event. What was expected to be a major game instead turned into a visual representation of fan outrage: sparsely filled seats inside the stadium and hundreds of Christian protesters gathered outside.
The team’s decision to feature a group widely criticized for mocking Catholic beliefs sparked outrage among many faith-based fans. Christian artist Sean Feucht shared video footage of the half-empty stadium on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “BREAKING: I have never seen @Dodgers stadium so vacant while they pay tribute to the demonic! Meanwhile, thousands of believers are protesting outside! The message from America has been unmistakably conveyed once more: YOU GO WOKE, YOU GO BROKE!”
Feucht later posted another update from the sixth inning, noting that while attendance had slightly improved, it remained far below expectations—especially for such a highly anticipated rivalry game. The Dodgers’ move, intended as a show of inclusion, appears to have alienated a large portion of their core fanbase.
Pitcher Jake Treinen of the Washington Nationals, a practicing Catholic, publicly condemned the Dodgers’ decision and called for a boycott. Treinen said, “This is something I firmly believe in. My faith being mocked in the context of Major League Baseball compelled me to defend my truth.” He went on to stress that his priorities were shaped by eternal values, not statistics: “When I pass away… Saint Peter won’t ask about my 2023 win-loss record. He’ll ask how I helped build the kingdom of heaven.”
Outside the stadium, large crowds of Christians—Catholics and others alike—gathered peacefully to protest and pray. Images and videos posted online show a powerful scene: the stadium nearly empty, but the parking lot filled with unity and purpose.
Catholic journalist Sachin Jose wrote, “The Dodgers recognized the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a drag group perceived as anti-Catholic, in front of a nearly vacant audience. Meanwhile, hundreds gathered outside to protest in prayer. The Dodgers have been ‘Bud-lighted!’”
The comparison to Bud Light—another brand hit hard by backlash after promoting a polarizing campaign—highlights the growing resistance to what many see as corporate virtue signaling. Fans are making it clear: they want sports to remain a space of unity and entertainment, not a battleground for divisive ideologies.
As the fallout continues, the Dodgers—and other organizations—may want to think twice before putting politics ahead of their loyal supporters.
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