Fans of the Lancaster Barnstormers who are also fans of the online currency bitcoin will be able to show their support for both on April 29, when the Barnies hit the road to take on the York Revolution.

The Revolution has partnered with Crypto Coin Consulting, a York-based online currency consulting group, to launch bitcoin purchasing at Santander Stadium in York.

On March 1, the NBA’s Sacramento Kings became the first professional sports franchise to accept bitcoin for ticket purchases. The York Revolution likely will be the first professional baseball team to do so.

Bitcoin transactions will be accepted for the purchase of individual game tickets starting Monday. Transactions must be completed in-person at the York stadium ticket office, and require the purchaser to scan a QR code with a mobile device.

"It's as easy as text messaging money," Joe Blanschan, president and co-founder of Crypto Coin Consulting, said in a press release. "By teaching companies how to utilize these technologies, we can save them a great deal of money each year by eliminating transaction fees."

Eric Menzer, president and general manager of the Revolution, is glad to be introducing bitcoin to Atlantic League Baseball.

"This is a good fit for us," Menzer said. "We like being first at things, and we like supporting local businesses that are trying to grow in central Pennsylvania. This partnership allows us to do both."