Double Header Tuesday

Revolution Rough up the Bluefish in Twin Bill

BY COREY RIGHTER

York has found themselves in the midst of a three game losing streak for the first time since 7/13. Things have changed since then, including an eight game winning streak and moving from two games back in third place to 2.5 games ahead in first place after tonight.

Wasting no time, York halted the losing skid and placed the previous night’s double header losses in the past. The Revs’ first game of the double header against the visiting Bridgeport Bluefish turned out to be another team record by scoring nine runs in the second inning, which led to a 12-0 rout making the second long day worthwhile in front of 3375.

Under Atlantic League rules the games consisted of seven innings rather than the normal nine.

The explosive second inning has been common is the past week for the Revolution. Last Thursday the Revs accumulated eight consecutive hits and scored seven in the second inning. In the twin bill the second inning was the big inning in both games.

“I don’t know, I can’t really explain it,” laughed York manager Chris Hoiles.

The big inning was brought to life as Sandy Aracena smashed a towering drive to left center putting York on top 2-0. Newly reacquired infielder Kenny Perez made an impact in his fifth game back with the Revs by clocking a two run double to right center. Bridgeport pitcher Mike Connolly would last just 1 1/3 inning earning all nine runs and the inning would bring 15 Revolution players to bat.

Perez was recently with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox, the AAA affiliate of the Rockies. He batted .338 in 51 games during his stint with the minor league club.

“I think it’s a great honor, to be back with York, this a great group a guys to play with,” smiled Perez, who is one of four recently acquired players by the Revolution.

York pitcher Corey Thurman posted an almost perfect outing as he gave up just one hit and no runs along with three strikeouts. Thurman’s 11th win on the season marked a new team record for wins in a season. The feat is quite remarkable after losing his first six starts this season.

“One of the adjustments we made was not throwing as much in between starts,” commented Thurman.

Run support as of late, has not been an issue when Thurman has been on the mound. York hitters have scored 23 runs combined in his last two starts. “It always helps when the guys spot nine runs for you,” smiled Thurman.

After a thirty minute break York and Bridgeport were back at it for the second game on the night. Pitcher Wayne Franklin made a spot start and pitched a quality game going five innings giving up two runs including a Ryan Bear homer in the 2nd inning.

However the bullpen and the Revolution defense would hit a snag in the seventh inning as the visitors would add three runs, before reliever Franklin Nunez buckled down and forced Bridgeport’s Alex Prieto to ground out to end the game to give York the 6-5 victory.

York again used the second inning to get ahead 3-1 as catcher Luis Taveras knocked a double to the left center wall scoring Edgard Clemente and Kenny Perez. Jose Enrique Cruz continued the rally by scorching a line drive past third for a single, scoring Taveras.

Bridgeport would add a run in the following inning on a Prieto sacrifice fly, scoring Luis Rodriguez making the score 3-2.

In the fourth Esquivel knocked in a run with a shallow fly ball to right scoring Taveras. Fortunately the Revs added two more in the fifth inning when Clemente led off with a double, who would go on to score on Matt Dryer’s single to right. Center fielder Kennard Jones singled to left and Dryer scored from third tacking on the sixth and final run for the Revolution.

Patience was a key factor in the Revs’ victories, as Bridgeport pitching struggled and allowed 16 walks in the double header combined. Game one included 11 free passes, marking a season high.

Franklin earned his tenth win of the season and his team record 18th career win.

“Wayne did an unbelievable job to spot start like he did,” said Hoiles.

With a Newark loss to Southern Maryland, York increased their first place lead to 2.5 games. York will face Newark in a three game series beginning September 15th most likely will play a significant role in York’s quest for the playoffs.

Wednesday night York will face the Bluefish in one of the 13 remaining games on the season and LHP Rolando Viera (3-1, 1.34) will take on LHP Ryan DiPietro (4-5. 5.14) at 7:07p.m.

York vs. Long Island

Final Recap of the game from Thursday night.

Corey Thurman vs. Long Island's Lance Davis

York Silences the Ducks
By Corey Righter

From the get go things did not look good for the York Revolution as Long Island Ducks brought twelve men to the plate in the first two innings. However the game would quickly change as the Revolution would completely own opposing pitcher Lance Davis in the second inning by scoring seven runs on eight hits.

The powerful second inning would be the only inning York would score in the game that clinched an easy 7-4 victory over Long Island. The inning included five extra base hits and also set a team record with eight consecutive hits.

“Matt’s Row” has been coined the new term in reference to Matt Esquivel, Matt Dryer, and Matt Padgett who bat consecutively in the five, six, and seven spots. Tonight was an evident example as they starting the second inning off by all hitting doubles and scoring in the big seven run inning.

“We have made fitted hats saying “The Row” on the front, and “1/3” on the back,” laughed Esquivel. The trio is close on and off the field along with the entire team. With the playoffs on the horizon the team is going to need a solid chemistry to make a playoff run.

“We are just making a little joke out of this and see if we can run with it and maybe sell some shirts that say Matt’s Row or something cool like that,” laughs Esquivel.

York pitcher Corey Thurman struggled through his first two innings pitched and gave up four runs along with 4 extra base hits. The top of the second, Ducks third baseman Damian Rolls and centerfielder Billy Kovatch both reached base on singles. Rightfielder Kevin Haverbushch hit a laser down the left field line recording a double scoring Rolls and Kovatch.

Haverbushch would score from third on Robert Sandora’s sacrifice fly to center. Thurman would settle down allow just two hits through the next five innings after being off course early on.

Left handed pitcher Davis was pulled after the illustrious second inning as he was shelled for seven runs giving up four consecutive doubles at one point, five altogether.

Knippschild would come into relieve to begin the third inning and Long Island pitching would hold the Revolution to just two hits for the next seven innings.

The closest the visitors would get to a comeback was in the eighth inning as second baseman Juan Francia used a nifty drag bunt for an infield single. The next batter, P.J. Rose would reach base on an error made by York first baseman Chris Ashby on a potential double play ground ball.

With one out and two on Ducks’ leftfielder Ray Navarrete hit a quick grounder to third baseman Padgett, who would begin the 5-4-3 double play to end the inning and end the Ducks’ hopes for a comeback.

Sam Snider, York Assistant coach was the interim manager in Thursday night’s game as Chris Hoiles attended family matters back home in Ohio. “It’s the way it should be,” said Snider when he was asked how it feels to be 1-0.

Snider joined the Revolution this season to replace former third base coach Ryan Minor. Snider was involved in the Orioles organization for 27 years and mainly a bullpen coach for the Baltimore Orioles for the past 21 of those years.

No word on whether Hoiles will return to the helm for tomorrow’s game. Before Thursday night’s game York added two players and traded infielder Sam Rosario back to the Nashua Pride for OF Edgard Clemente, and acquired George Sandel from the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs for future considerations.

Yes, Clemente who was acquired from the Can-Am League Nashua Pride is the nephew of the late Pirates legend Roberto Clemente. This will be his second stint in the Atlantic league after playing for the Somerset Patriots in 2006.

York improves to 29-22 on the second half and 59-62 overall, meanwhile Long Island dropped to 29-24. Tomorrow’s matchup at 7:07p.m. will include York’s Rolando Viera and Long Island’s Alay Soler.
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I think York is starting to play very well and after hearing from Matt Esquivel last night there is a sense that everyone is in it for the long haul and wants to win in the playoffs.

I think it will also be interesting to see how many people come out to support the Revs in their quest to win the championship.

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Game Track

Hey guys coming live from Soverign Bank Stadium.

Gameday Starters

Corey Thurman (9-7 4.82)
vs.
Lance Davis (3-4 4.25)

1st Inning
Long Island
- Juan Francia Walks
- Pete Rose Jr. doubles to right Francia scores on the play

York
three up three down

2nd inning

Damian Rolls and Billy Kovatch single
Kevin Haverbushch hits double scoring both runners. Reaches third on the play.
Robert Sandora- Sacrifice fly to Centerfield Haverbushch scores.

score is 4-0

Aspito strikes out
Matt Esquivel
Matt Dryer
Matt Padgett all double
Aracena doubles
Cruz singles
Keoni singles to right
Kennard Jones doubles to right
Chris Ashby singles

8 hits 7 runs scored

York raked in eight consecutive hits setting a new team record.

score is now 7-4!!!

after 2 innings

6th inning 9:00PM

Score is still 7-4 Revs. Keoni added a double in the 4th and thats about

Yorks pitcher Corey Thurman is still in the game and has pitch pretty good after the first two innings when he gave up 4 runs.

comment please

Lunch Break

Hey,

Whats up thought I would just do an impromptu blog, because I am waiting for my Easy Mac to be to done in the microwave.

Ok so the football season opener begins tomorrow I believe.

I have a feeling this season is going to be amazing when it comes to storylines.

Lets see

Brett Favre New place
I love Brett, one of the best to ever play any sport. I think its good for the game that he came back and showed that he wants to play no matter what the Packers wanted to pay him.

Aaron "The guy who replaced Brett" Rodgers
Umm yea we'll see, a lot of Packer faithful should just keep their heads down and fold their hands some more. This season is going to need a lot of praying, its just a feeling I have.

Peyton and Tom's injuries
Ok hilarious you found a piece of the limelight that has been centered around Favre congrats. Now Bill just save us all some time and tell us the truth about the injury reports (and the film clips haha). Save us time too by not even appearing at the press conferences damn zombie.

Osi O no no no
Brett Favre 2.0 was almost in place as the Giants attempted to get Strahan back on the field. He said no and with Osi Umeniyora (SP?) out Eli now has pressure on him.
But I must say I am really starting to like Eli Manning after all these years. He has really matured and become himself and I think he will do just fine and barely make the playoffs like last season.

Collier

Seems like every year we have some type of death or accident
Big Ben, Kellen Winslow Jr., Everett being paralyzed, Sean Taylor being shot and now Richard Collier shot after a nightclub

Football players need to learn from the predecessors and save themself the pain and loss of playing time.

May god bless Richard and hopefully he heals quickly


I think I am going to predict who will make it to the Superbowl tomorrow.

Mac n Cheese time bros

peace

Revoulution Lose 3-0 to Barnstormers

Fritz and Barnstormers Blank Revolution
By Corey Righter

The series finale between rivals York Revolution and Lancaster Barnstormers was a nail biter for most of the game as Lancaster bounced back with a 3-0 victory snapping a four game losing skid.
Sunday’s game turned out to be an interesting pitcher’s duel as Revs’ Aaron Rakers and Stormers’ Ben Fritz faced off.
The two pitchers combined for sixteen strikeouts, each striking out eight. Making his fifth start for the Barnstormers this season Fritz allowed just three hits, walked four, and did not allow a run as he earned his first win in the Atlantic League. Sunday’s shutout was York’s fifth on the season.
Fritz was recently released by the Erie Seawolves, the AA affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. He left with a 6.40 ERA and hitters were batting a solid .325 against him in the Eastern League. His first four starts with Lancaster were all no decisions.
The Revolution were coming off a 16-4 blowout and Fritz was making his first start against the hot hitting home team, it had the makings of another rough night for the Barnstormers.
Lancaster would quickly get off to a good start in the second inning as cleanup hitter Ian Bladergroen took Rakers yard to right field near the picnic area. It was Bladergroen’s 13th long ball of the season.
The Revolution struggled all day to put guys on base and had plenty of opportunities to make something happen as Fritz was shaky and walked four throughout the game. The Revs failed to record an extra base hit.
On two occasions York designated hitter Matt Dryer came to the plate with two men on with two outs and the same result occurred each time up, a strike out. Dryer would account for four of the eight total men left on base by the Revolution.
Lancaster pitching made a complete turnaround from last night as they kept York hitless from the fifth inning on. The Barnstormers would add two more runs on a Bladegroen double to right field and a bunt by Mike Caruso.
Reliever Ryan Cullen registered a perfected ninth inning on the mound earning his ninth save on the season. Rakers is now 9-8 on the season, and Fritz improved to 1-0 in five starts. Lancaster improves to 21-27 and Yorks first place lead shrinks to 1.5 games and 27-21 overall, as Newark won their day game on Sunday.
The game became under protest by York in the ninth inning when Lancaster’s Jordan Herr was used a pinch runner for Matt LeCroy. The confusion was cleared up later on and Herr’s number was listed differently on the lineup card than what the number that was on his jersey.
York will begin a three game series in Bridgeport on Labor Day, meanwhile Lancaster returns home to begin a seven game home stand starting with Long Island.
The projected starters for tomorrow’s game in Bridgeport are York’s Dan Foli (4-6, 5.53) vs. Bridgeport’s Barry Hertzler (8-7, 4.88). The game begins at 7:05 p.m.

York Wins 16-4 over Lancaster

York’s Trio of Matt’s Crush Barnstormers
By Corey Righter

With a rain out the night before the York Revolution were anything but dreary. York pounded out 14 hits including three homeruns in a 16-4 romp of the visiting Lancaster Barnstormers.
Early on the game was tight as York took an early 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. The Barnstormers were fortunate to allow just one run as pitcher Jason Scobie allowed the first three runners to get on base. He would retire the next three batters in order along with two strikeouts.
York pitcher Corey Thurman, Atlantic League Pitcher of the month for June, performed solidly, allowing four runs on six innings, striking out six. The win marked his ninth on the season, improving his record to 9-7 on the season.
In the fifth inning the Stormers’ seemed to be gaining some needed momentum as they have lost eight of their last ten. Michael Woods came to plate with catcher David Castillo, and newly acquired left fielder Bryan Sabatella on base and hit a skyscraper to left field over the tallest wall in all of baseball.
The blast was the second of the game for Woods, giving him 17 on the season.
The top of the fifth inning would be the only time the Barnstormers would lead the game as York would go completely bonkers by scoring 12 unanswered runs.
Just like a thermostat, the Revs turned up the heat in front of a packed house of 6,110 fans as left fielder Matt Esquivel jacked a three run blast over the left field wall off of Lancaster’s Sendy Rleal giving York a 7-4 lead.

“We knew coming into the game that we needed eleven wins to win the Community
Cup, but are main focus was the series,” said Esquivel.

The community cup is the signature trophy that is awarded to the rival that wins the most games in the season series.
Adding five runs in the fifth inning was just the beginning of an all out beatdown. York would strike again as designated hitter Matt Dryer sent a towering blast into the playground area, and collected three RBI’s on his 17th homer of the season.
After the Michael Woods show concluded in the fifth inning, who knocked in all four runs singlehandedly Lancaster went cold. The moisture from the humid weather affected both teams, but really showed in the field for Lancaster as they made two errors in pivotal moments.
York’s biggest inning would take place in the seventh inning as the batted around scoring six on three hits. MVP candidate first baseman Chris Ashby would send a rising “golf like” shot sailing to dead centerfield.
Lancaster’s Jutt Hileman misjudged the ball as it soared over him and rolled to the wall as all three runners came around to score on the stand up double by Ashby. Two more base runners would get on and Revolution third baseman Matt Padgett would crush the pitch to deep left and ricocheted off the top of the Arch Nemesis and landed on Arch Street outside the stadium.
York would finally be at peace and put in their reserves to finish out the game. York and Lancaster will close out the series tomorrow at 5:07.