Revolution Attendance Soars In 2008
July 7, 2008 - Atlantic League (AtL)
York Revolution News Release
(York, Pa): In their second season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, the York Revolution used record crowds to their advantage all last week, compiling a 6-2 record in home games played against the Long Island Ducks, Newark Bears and Lancaster Barnstormers.
The total number of fans through the turnstiles since June 27 totals 39,117, an eight game average of 4,890. That number includes a crowd of 6,288 on Saturday, July 5 against Lancaster, which was the largest crowd of the season in Downtown York, and the third largest in the history of Sovereign Bank Stadium. For the homestand, the Revolution drew over 5,000 fans five times.
The recent outstanding fan support has raised the total number of attending Revolution fans to 145,872 through 35 home games this season, raising the average crowd to 4,168 fans per night at the Downtown ballpark. That number is 600 more fans a game than the next closest team in the Atlantic League.
"We're thrilled with the way our fans have embraced our team, and the show we put on," said O'Brien. "Things are going well, our ballpark is becoming more and more of a meeting place for York, and our team has played very well of late. We look forward to the crowds continuing to grow this season and beyond."
Revolution Director of Ticketing Joe Charles agreed. "I think we've struck a great balance between quality baseball and entertainment. Revolution tickets are in a higher demand than ever before. It's exciting to see the same faces at the ballpark night after night that support us, and just as exciting to be greeting a lot of new faces lately as well," said Charles.
The York Revolution's second half home opener is Monday, July 21 against the Bridgeport Bluefish at 7:07 p.m. That opens a six-game homestand lasting through Sunday, July 27. There are 35 home dates remaining this season, and tickets may be purchased by logging on to YorkRevolution.com, or by calling 717-801-HITS.
The York Revolution Professional Baseball Club is a member of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. Home games are played at Sovereign Bank Stadium, located at 5 Brooks Robinson Way, York, PA 17401. For more information, please call 717-801-HITS (4487), or visit the Revolution online at www.YorkRevolution.com.
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