India, June 19 -- The York Revolution, an independent minor league baseball team based in Pennsylvania, forfeited its scheduled Pride Night game on Thursday after several players refused to wear commemorative jerseys featuring rainbow-colored sleeves.

The team announced that while the game against the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs would not be played, the club would continue with its 11th Annual Pride Night celebrations at WellSpan Park.

The decision has drawn attention after the organization publicly distanced itself from the players' actions, saying they did not reflect the club's values.

In a statement, the York Revolution said the decision came after several players informed the club they were unwilling to wear the specially designe...