Monthly Archives: September 2010

Nix is Kryptonite

York right-handed reliever Michael Nix entered the playoffs with a 0.00 ERA in eighth appearances against Somerset. All of those appearances came with the Newark Bears. York manager Andy Etchebarren managed to acquire Nix in the summer, sending struggling starters … Continue reading

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Bad, bad night for Pats in Game 3

I didn’t get a chance to cover this in the Game 3 story for Saturday’s York Daily Record, since the York Revolution barely held on after taking a four-run lead into the ninth inning. But the bottom of the ninth … Continue reading

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Game 3 preview: Who’s your daddy?

Not everyone felt the three players hit by pitches during Game 2 were the result of control issues. Patriots first baseman Josh Pressley — and apparently his father — were upset. Pressley stood at the plate talking after being hit … Continue reading

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Game 2 preview: Thurman vs. Pulsipher

Two former big league pitchers will face off in Game 2 of the Atlantic League Freedom Division Championship Series. And after what may seem like a two-year wait, the Revs Corey Thurman (10-8, 4.56 ERA) will take the mound at … Continue reading

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What just happened?!?

OK, so I predicted a Revs’ series victory in four games. But I didn’t expect any game to feature a 10-1 York victory. I expected four very close games. So what exactly happened in Game 1 of the Atlantic League … Continue reading

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Revs: Playoff podcast Sept. 21

Momentum might not figure in the Atlantic League Freedom Division Championship Series. So don’t be surprised if the hot team in the second half struggles in the playoffs. As an added bonus, we predict a winner in this week’s podcast.

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Revs playoff outlook

The York Revolution host the Somerset Patriots in Game 1 of the Atlantic League Freedom Division Championship Series Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. The winner advances to play the winner of the Bridgeport/Southern Maryland series next week. Here’s a look … Continue reading

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Former Phillie Dickie Noles sends message

Before Saturday’s second game of York’s day-night twinbill against Lancaster, former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles, a member of the 1980 World Series championship team, addressed the crowd at Sovereign Bank Stadium as a part of the York Recovery Night. Noles … Continue reading

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York-Lancaster doubleheader sets attendance mark

When York hosted Lancaster for Saturday’s day-night doubleheader, the combined attendance of 11,017 was the largest single-day draw in Sovereign Bank Stadium history. Certainly playing the cross-river rivals on a beautiful day helped and the 4,295 at the seven-inning afternoon … Continue reading

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Remember Charlie Lisk?

The Revs started spring training expecting Charlie Lisk to be their No. 1 third baseman, maybe even play a little backup catcher. It didn’t work out. Lisk struggled in the field and at the plate. But he always seemed to … Continue reading

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