Medford Rogues third baseman Jack Meissner knocks a hit during a previous "Paint it Pink" night game.

Rogues baseball players will don pink jerseys; crowd asked to wear pink attire

The Medford Rogues’ annual “Paint the Park Pink” night will feature two breast cancer survivors throwing out the first pitch.

“Paint the Park Pink” night will be held Saturday, June 7.  The event raises awareness and funds for the Providence Leila J. Eisenstein Breast Center in Medford.

“Chris Brinegar is 1 in 1,000,” a press release from Providence Medford Medical Center said. “That is how often a male is diagnosed with breast cancer. After identifying a small lump in his chest, he was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. He’s passionate about sharing the importance of knowing your family history. His mom and grandmother had breast cancer. He has since learned he is a carrier of the BRCA2 mutation.

 Adrienne Wells found her invasive and aggressive breast cancer during a routine mammogram in August 2024, the release said.

“She is still undergoing treatment. Her story highlights the importance of routine mammograms,” Providence officials said. “While the diagnosis was scary, she says her doctor ignited her with a drive to fight the cancer when she said ‘we can fight this and we can cure this.'”

Rogues’ baseball players will trade their jerseys for pink ones on Saturday night, and the summer wood-bat league team invites the community to show up dressed to the nines in their best pink. There also will be a jersey auction.

The game is scheduled for a 6:35 p.m. first pitch. Gates open at 5:45 p.m.