York Revolution opens defense of league title

The York Revolution is ready to defend its Atlantic League championship, opening a new baseball season Friday night with a strong offense, powerful pitching and diving defense, clubbing Camden 8-2.

But the pregame events--and these fireworks afterwards--  seemed nearly as impressive as the team getting its home opener win. Three York mayors threw out ceremonial first balls, the team presented championship rings, a big board video celebrated last year successes and fireworks welcomed the team to the field.

This photo was done from the Yorktowne Hotel, thanks to Rick Cunningham, looking from its roof up Duke Street to the stadium.