YORK — The York Revolution, a professional Atlantic League independent baseball team operating out of York, Pa., forfeited its schedule game Thursday after a dispute with players on wearing Pride Night jerseys.

“It is with great disappointment and that the York Revolution have issued important changes to our 11th annual Pride Night on Thursday, June 18th,” the organization released in a statement. “Most significantly, the scheduled game between York and Southern Maryland will not be played, and Pride will still be hosted as a free admission event. Everyone’s tickets for the game on Thursday will be treated as a rainout that can be redeemed for any future game.”

The Revolution confirmed the game wasn’t played due to a conflict with players.

“This decision was not reached lightly,” the statement continued. “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.

“As a result, and out of respect for the Pride Community and the York community as a whole, the York Revolution has decided that the game on Thursday, June 18 will be forfeited and that Pride Night will continue on as the feature element of the evening at WellSpan Park.”

The decision made national news.

“To be clear; this action by the players is completely inconsistent with our vision as the most welcoming place in York,” the organization said. “As a small token of our regret for the last-minute change of plans and support for our LGBTQIA+ representing partners, we are making a $10,000 donation to the Rainbow Rose Center to support and further their work in making sure the York community is as inclusive as we strive to make WellSpan Park in York, Pennsylvania.”

The celebration of recognition and inclusion started at 5:30 at WellSpan Park and ran until 9 p.m. on Thursday.

The York Revolution return to the field at home tonight.