“This decision was not reached lightly. Unfortunately, several of our players have refused to wear the scheduled Pride Night jersey and the club decided that hosting the event is more important than forcing players to wear jerseys they are not comfortable with and playing the game,” the team wrote in a statement.

A minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania forfeited its Pride Night game on Thursday after several players refused to wear jerseys that featured a rainbow design.

In a statement, the York Revolution said it was with “great disappointment” that the team did not play the game and chose to forfeit.

The team’s Pride Night event featured other activities outside the game, including fan batting practice, park tours and music. Those activities were still held free to the public.

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