The York Revolution kicked off their 2026 season on April 21, celebrating their 2025 Atlantic League Championship win. Third baseman Brandon Lewis showcased the championship trophy during the opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park.
Key points
York Revolution opened their 2026 season on April 21
They celebrated their 2025 Atlantic League Championship win
Brandon Lewis showcased the championship trophy
The game was against the Lancaster Stormers
Event took place at WellSpan Park in downtown York
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York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Members of the 2025 Atlantic League Championship York Revolution receive their rings before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Jacob Teter, of the York Revolution, swings at a pitch during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Tyler Miller, of the Lancaster Stormers, steals second base during a game against the York Revolution at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Tyler Robertson, of the Lancaster Stormers, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the York Revolution at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Q&A
What date did the York Revolution's 2026 season opener take place?
The York Revolution's 2026 season opener took place on April 21, 2026.
Who did the York Revolution play in their 2026 season opener?
The York Revolution played against the Lancaster Stormers in their 2026 season opener.
What trophy did Brandon Lewis hold during the season opener?
Brandon Lewis held the Atlantic League Championship trophy during the season opener.
Where was the York Revolution's 2026 season opener held?
The 2026 season opener was held at WellSpan Park in downtown York.
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York Revolution starting pitcher Chris Vallimont delivers during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution starting pitcher Chris Vallimont dishes during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution mascot DownTown receives his very own championship ring during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution center fielder Tomo Otosaka (6) warms up before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution's bat boy talks with a Stormers player before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Head coach Rick Forney acknowledge the crowd as the Revs celebrate their 2025 Atlantic League Championship before their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Junior ROTC members present the colors before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
United States Navy veteran Dave Bray performs the national anthem before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution mascot DownTown cheers on the Revs during their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Fans throw out ceremonial first pitches before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Fans throw out ceremonial first pitches before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York County Economic Alliance CEO Kevin Schreiber, right, greets Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis pumps up the home crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis pumps up the home crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York City Mayor Sandie Walker waves to members of the crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Members of the 2025 Atlantic League Championship York Revolution receive their rings before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Jacob Teter, of the York Revolution, swings at a pitch during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Tyler Miller, of the Lancaster Stormers, steals second base during a game against the York Revolution at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Tyler Robertson, of the Lancaster Stormers, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the York Revolution at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution starting pitcher Chris Vallimont delivers during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution starting pitcher Chris Vallimont dishes during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution mascot DownTown receives his very own championship ring during the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution center fielder Tomo Otosaka (6) warms up before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution's bat boy talks with a Stormers player before the Revs' season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Head coach Rick Forney acknowledge the crowd as the Revs celebrate their 2025 Atlantic League Championship before their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Junior ROTC members present the colors before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
United States Navy veteran Dave Bray performs the national anthem before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York Revolution mascot DownTown cheers on the Revs during their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Fans throw out ceremonial first pitches before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Fans throw out ceremonial first pitches before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York County Economic Alliance CEO Kevin Schreiber, right, greets Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis pumps up the home crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis pumps up the home crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
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York Revolution open 2026 season against rival Lancaster Stormers
York City Mayor Sandie Walker waves to members of the crowd during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
In the chill of the early spring, on a day that marked their earliest start to a season since 2017, the York Revolution arrived to remind York that baseball is back in town.
The two-time defending Atlantic League champions rang in the start of their 2026 season at WellSpan Park on Tuesday night. Despite suffering an 8-4 loss to the Lancaster Stormers, the Revolution spent the evening reveling in last season's success while carrying hope to bring home their third straight league championship.
An announced crowd of 4,056 lined up shoulder to shoulder outside the gates of WellSpan Park in a queue that stretched back to sidewalks lining George Street. Despite the brisk air − on-field temperatures dropped from 60 to 53 degrees without accounting for wind chill by game's end − Revolution faithful flocked to ring in the new season.
"It was definitely a great turnout," Brianna Klinger, the Revolution's community engagement manager, said. "We wish it was a little warmer tonight, but oh well."
As patrons waited outside, a DJ blared music inside the plaza. First Capital Drumline performed sets in the plaza while the gates opened and continued in the stands throughout the night. Breaks between innings were spent having crew members launch t-shirts into the crowd and host races between local children around the basepaths.
And to kick it off, the Revolution arrived in full regalia. After the ceremonial first pitch, Revolution players rode out from center field in a pair of military trucks and a Humvee. Atop the lead truck, starting third baseman Brandon Lewis stood up through the cab's porthole with the 2025 ALPB trophy in one hand while waving to the crowd with another.
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York Revolution third baseman Brandon Lewis holds up the Atlantic League Championship trophy as the team arrives in style for their season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Klinger said the trucks were lent to the team by the U.S. Army Barracks in Carlisle. The Revolution has rented Jeeps from the Carlisle barracks for last year's home opener, but Klinger said the trucks let them mix up the entrance a bit.
"With Brandon we were a little worried, because if he touched one little switch while he was up there it would start spinning," Klinger said with a laugh. "Logistics-wise, it's pretty easy though. We have a schedule down to the minute for when and where they need to be."
Klinger and the Revolution staff also made a point to bring in local entertainment for season opener. Local singer, Navy veteran and former Madison Rising lead vocalist Dave Bray, was brought in to sing the national anthem.
Bray was one of a handful of candidates Klinger and her team had pitched to sing the anthem. Littlestown native Aubrey Nicole, who placed fourth place in Season 28 of NBC's The Voice, was another potential pick.
"I actually recently saw Dave at the Outdoor Show, where he did the national anthem," Klinger said. "So I was like, 'Let's just try it.' We shot in the dark and messaged his website, and they got back to us almost immediately saying 'Yeah, let's do it.'"
United States Navy veteran Dave Bray performs the national anthem before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
United States Navy veteran Dave Bray performs the national anthem before the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
Terry Savage doesn't mind the roar of a cannon. He's used to it.
Standing at his post at Cannonball's Corner just over the right center field fence, Savage is dressed in full colonial attire − tricorne hat, blue overcoat and yellow trousers. He sounds the cannon at the start of games, to signal home runs by the Revolution and at the end of every home win. It's a tradition from the Revolution's earliest days that elicits cheers from fans without fail.
To fans, Savage is better known as "Powderkeg Pete," the Revolution's official cannoneer. He's second to take the role, having done so three years ago following the retirement of former cannoneer Jason "Cannonball Charlie" Kreiger, after whom the post is named.
"I'm retired and I thought I hang around the house too much, so my wife suggested I come down here and get an usher job," Savage said. "I came down and interviewed and they said, 'Well, we don't need any more ushers, but we need somebody to shoot the cannon.'"
The noise doesn't bother him, though. Savage was an artilleryman in the military during the 1970s, so he's used to the sound of cannon fire.
His uniform is even provided by the team. Savage noted, however, that it didn't offer much protection from the cold wind blowing over the field on Tuesday night. He won't complain though. The job is its own reward.
"I get paid to watch baseball, and I love baseball," Savage said.
Statewide recognition
York County Economic Alliance CEO Kevin Schreiber, right, greets Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
York County Economic Alliance CEO Kevin Schreiber, right, greets Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis during the York Revolution's season opener against the Lancaster Stormers at WellSpan Park in downtown York, April 21, 2026.
In the midst of the pregame ceremonies, between the six Revolution players from last year's squad being presented with trophies for the team's championship run and the game's start, Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis appeared for the ceremonial first pitch.
Davis milled about near the Revolution dugout, pausing for photo opportunities with York mayor Sandie Walker and other community leaders. He was also presented with an honorary Revolution jersey bearing his last name and No. 35 − a reference to him being the commonwealth's 35th lieutenant governor.
Before taking the mound and delivering a pitch to Revolution mascot Downtown, Davis addressed the crowd with a brief address.
"On behalf of Governor Shapiro and I, I wanted to say congratulations on back-to-back championship wins," Davis said to the crowd. "Let's go for a threepeat, our commonwealth is rooting for you."
