Keoni DeRenne won the game for the Revs in the bottom of the ninth, sending an 0-2 pitch over the left-center field wall thanks to some extra protein in the morning.
But the story of the night came from the right arm of 34-year-old Shawn Hedrick in his professional debut. The 1993 Dover High graduate did not earn a decision, but pitched well enough to win. He allowed three runs on eight hits in 6 1/3 innings.
Thoughts from around the clubhouse:
HEDRICK: "All week long I was emotional. I'm an emotional guy to begin with. Talking to my dad that gets here a little bit," he said pointing to his heart. "I can probably count on one hand on how many times he missed a ballgame in 18-20 years."
YORK MANAGER ANDY ETCHEBARREN: "I'm so happy for him, what a job he did. It's hard to explain what he feels like right now. Thirty-four years old, gets to pitch in a game like this, first start against the best-hitting team in the league. He was outstanding."
YORK INFIELDER MATT ROGELSTAD: "It's a tough job to play in front of your hometown, but he did a great job."
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