York Revolution forfeits game for Pride jerseys, hosts event

A minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania forfeited its scheduled game on Thursday, June 18, after several players refused to wear special Pride Night jerseys. The York Revolution announced the decision late Wednesday, canceling the contest against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs and proceeding with its 11th annual Pride Night as a free community event at WellSpan Park.

Team officials said the decision was made with great disappointment but that hosting the Pride celebration was more important than forcing players to wear uniforms they were uncomfortable with. In a statement, the club said the players' refusal was completely inconsistent with its vision as the "Most Welcoming Place in York." The forfeit was officially recorded for the game.

The jerseys designed for the event featured rainbow-colored sleeves. The team said it would make a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center, a local LGBTQ community organization, as a token of regret for the last-minute change and to support its partners. Tickets for the canceled game will be treated as a rainout and can be exchanged for any future 2026 regular-season home game.

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