Bean, retired ump Scott attend O's Pride Night

BALTIMORE -- Acceptance and kindness, that's what it's all about.

The Orioles hosted their first LGBT Pride Night at Camden Yards on Wednesday, and it was a smashing success.

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"It's another example that we understand what a great privilege it is to be as inclusive and accepting as possible," said Billy Bean, MLB's vice president and special assistant to the Commissioner. "So every fan that may have loved baseball for 100 years, or are just being exposed to it, sees that. It's important that we send a message that everyone feels welcome to come to a game."

The inaugural event reached its capacity at 2,000, and the package included a ticket to the game against the Mariners…