Nationals Ban Individuals After White Nationalist Banner at Orioles Game

The Washington Nationals have banned at least one individual from their stadium after a group unfurled a banner promoting a white nationalist website and calling for mass deportations during a game against the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. The team is coordinating with the Metropolitan Police Department on an active investigation into the incident.

According to team officials, three individuals displayed the banner in an upper deck section along the first-base line. The display occurred during the team's daily "Salute to Service" ceremony, which honors military veterans before the fourth inning. An usher attempted to confiscate the banner, but the individuals resisted and fled the ballpark before they could be stopped.

In a statement, the Nationals said they "vehemently condemn discriminatory and hateful rhetoric" and strive to make Nationals Park a safe space for fans. The team has reviewed security footage and identified at least one person involved, who has been banned from future games. The identity of that individual has not been publicly released.

The banner violated the stadium's guest conduct policy, which explicitly prohibits signs containing derogatory matter relating to...