SEATTLE — Leave it to the Seattle Mariners, an organization that touts itself as one of the most progressive teams "162 days of the year," to be a leader in Major League Baseball’s Pride Night series.

"Tonight's ceremonial first pitch will actually be done with our very first one-of-a-kind Pride Ball," creative director Keri Zierler said.

The Pride Ball is Zierler’s brainchild, and its impact will extend far beyond Seattle.

“It’s starting a journey here at T-Mobile Park,” she said. “After we pitch this tonight, we’re going to pack this up and ship it around the country to different ballparks throughout the month of June to be used as the ceremonial first pitch ball in other parks.”

That journey will take the ball to San Francisco, Kansas City, Tampa Bay and Baltimore before it returns

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