The 2012 Atlantic League All-Star at Camden’ Campbell’s Field on Wednesday night turned out to be a pitcher’s dual.

And York’s two pitchers who saw action ended up putting on stellar performances in the Freedom Division’s come-from-behind 9-5 win over the Liberty Division.

Managing the Freedom Division along with his coaching staff for the second consecutive year, Revs’ skipper Andy Etchebarren put his own pitcher, Corey Thurman, on the mound to start the third.

Later in the game, Revs’ reliever Adam Thomas picked up the win by tossing a scoreless eighth.

Revs’ outfielder Michael Hernandez and second baseman Andres Perez were in the starting lineup for the Freedom Division. York third baseman Ramon Castro, who was selected to the game, did not play. Revs’ outfielder Brandon Haveman saw action later in the game.

Click here for the full recap of the game and how York’s players performed.

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York will send six players to Camden’s Campbell’s Field next Wednesday for the 2012 Atlantic League All-Star game. The league announced the all-star rosters on Thursday afternoon.

Among the Revs’ players selected are starting pitching Corey Thurman, closer Adam Thomas, third baseman Ramon Castro, second baseman Andres Perez and outfielders Brandon Haveman and Michael Hernandez.

York is tied for third for the most players selected to the All-Star game, behind Lancaster (8) and Long Island (7).

For the full breakdown and numbers on what the Revs’ all-stars have done so far this season, click here.

For the full list of Atlantic League All-Star rosters, click here.

Haveman: The University of Dayton announced earlier this week that it has hired the wife of Brandon Haveman, Sarah, to be the school’s new cross country coach and assistant track (distance) coach. Sarah comes to Dayton from Purdue University, where she was an assistant in track and cross country since the winter of 2011. Brandon and Sarah met at Purdue while going to school there a few years ago. As you might have guessed, both were stellar athletes – Brandon in baseball and Sarah in cross country and track & field. I honestly wouldn’t mind seeing a race between the two. I have a feeling Brandon might win a 100-meter dash, and Sarah would sweep in a long-distance race.

Hillenbrand returns:  The Bridgeport Bluefish on Thursday announced the signing of infielder Shea Hillenbrand. He joins the Bluefish for his second season in the Atlantic League and 14^th of professional baseball. The former Major League last played professionally in 2008 as a member of the York Revolution. In 36 games for York, he batted .340 with 11 extra-base hits, 25 RBI, and 22 runs scored. It’ll be interesting see if Hillenbrand has changed his ways since his infamous departure from York four years ago. For the Revs’ fans wondering when they will get a chance to see Hillenbrand  in action at Sovereign Bank Stadium, the Bluefish next visit York following the All-Star break for a four-game set July 16-July 19.

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Fans can now vote for the position players they want selected for the 2012 Atlantic League All-Star game, which will be played at Camden’s Campbell’s Field on July 11.

The pitching for both teams will be selected by the respective managers. A combination of fan, media and team voting will determine the starters and remaining roster  for position players.

The voting ends on July 3. Click here to submit your votes.

York Revolution skipper Andy Etchebarren will manage the Freedom Division All-Stars while Long Island Ducks manager will handle similar duties for the Liberty Division squad.

Looking back: York played host to last year’s All-Star game, with Etchebarren coaching the Freedom Division squad. Revs’ right-hander Corey Thurman got the start for the Freedom Division squad. He and six other pitchers combined to shout out the Liberty Division squad, 7-0. York’s Val Majewski smacked a solo homer to right field in the bottom of the fourth to get the game’s first run.

Majewski finished 2-for-4 on the night, with two runs scored and an RBI. He likely would’ve taken home the game’s Most Valuable Player award had it not been for his Freedom Division teammate, Michael Hernandez (now with York, then playing for Somerset). Hernandez had a homer of his own in the fifth inning and added an RBI triple in the seventh for his second hit of the night, which earned him the MVP award.

Then Revs’ catcher Octavio Martinez (now with Sugar Land), outfielder James Shanks and infielders Eric Eymann and Vince Harrison (now retired) started alongside Majewski. Shanks finished 1-for-3 while Harrison, Eymann and Martinez went a collective 0-for-6. Then Revolution pitcher Matt DeSalvo (now pitching in Taiwan), who was selected to the game, did not see action.

Sovereign Bank Stadium had a sold-out record crowd of 8,053 fans at the game. The attendance mark is the second-largest in Atlantic League All-Star game history, finishing just behind Somerset, which had 8,290 fans at the 2008 All-Star game.

Derby: The team of Val Majewski, Alex Tucci and Jason Seitz won the Atlantic League All-Star Home Run Derby, which was held before the All-Star game. Majewski had one home run to right field, York Catholic High School graduate Alex Tucci had two homers to right field and Seitz, of Susquehanna League’s Hallam team, had two homers over the left-field wall.

Former Revs’ player Matt Esquivel won the individual home run derby with four homers.

As a result of Majewski’s team winning the team derby competition, the York Revolution will donate $500 to Seitz’s preferred charity (Crispus Attucks) and give Tucci a college savings bond.

Kuhn: And who could forget the special guest appearance of former Dover High School football standout and current Green Bay Packers’ fullback John Kuhn when he threw out the game’s ceremonial first pitch?

“This is my first real big public appearance this offseason,” Kuhn had said afterwards. “After winning the Super Bowl you’re gonna be pretty popular. I’m just happy to get all the support that I have. The fans here in York are really spectacular and I’m appreciative of it.”

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The Camden Riversharks announced on Thursday its plans surrounding the 2012 Atlantic League All-Star game on July 11. The game will be played at Campbell’s Field, the home field of the ‘Sharks.

According to the press release, ESPN NFL Analyst Ron Jaworski and former Philadelphia Phillies player and manager and current MLB Network analyst Larry Bowa will lead the star-studded celebrity teams in a four-inning softball game that will take place before the All-Star game. The softball game is being held to benefit two area non-profit organizations – Jaws Youth and Kisses for Kyle Foundation.

Bowa will co-captain the “Champions” team alongside Michael Barkann (the popular sports anchor and reporter for Comcast Sportsnet in Philadelphia). That team will consist of players from the Phillies’ 1980 and 2008 World Series championship teams. Jaworski will co-captain the “Legends” team with Ike Reese (a former Philadelphia Eagles’ football player and current sports radio personality in Philadelphia). The “Legends” team will be comprised of Philadelphia area legendary sports starts, according to the release.

For the full details, click here. The rosters will continue to be updated at jawssoftball.com

Just a guess here, but I’m wondering if Pedro Feliz, who was part of the Phillies 2008 World Series winning team, will be part of this “celebrity game.” After all, Feliz did play 72 games for the Riversharks a year ago. And also best of luck to the people putting together this softball game, one can only imagine how much fun it will be to get a bunch of “celebrities” to make a date on their calendar for this.

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