AtL Lancaster Stormers

Barnstormers Chase Playoff Berth this Weekend

Published on July 7, 2011 under Atlantic League (AtL)
Lancaster Stormers News Release


LANCASTER, Pa.-The Barnstormers look to secure the first half Freedom Division title this weekend, which would clinch the team its first playoff appearance since claiming the Atlantic League crown in 2006.

Sitting atop the Freedom Division one game ahead of second-place York, the Barnstormers need two wins this weekend to assure the franchise a playoff berth. Lancaster will square off with the cross-river rival Revolution for four games in three days.

With a home field advantage for three of the four games, the Barnstormers will face the Revolution at Clipper Magazine Stadium on Friday at 7:00 p.m., Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 6:00 p.m. The team will travel to Sovereign Bank Stadium for a 12:00 p.m. match-up on Saturday.

Lancaster has declared a CODE RED for this weekend. Fans are encouraged to wear red to each of this weekend's games to support the Barnstormers in their postseason push.

Limited tickets remain for this weekend's games. Tickets begin at just $7 and are available for purchase at the Faulkner Chevrolet Box Office, by calling 717-509-3633 or by visiting LancasterBarnstormers.com.

The Lancaster Barnstormers are currently in their seventh season as a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Clipper Magazine Stadium in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Please call 717.509.HITS (4487) or visit LancasterBarnstormers.com for more information.




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