Baseball

Pine-Richland’s Anthony Annichine slides into Seneca Valley catcher Creed Erdos last season.

High school roundup for May 20, 2025: Pine-Richland pulls off another 1-run win to reach finals

May 20, 2025

Anthony Annichine delivered the go-ahead RBI groundout in the bottom of the fifth inning to lead top-seeded Pine-Richland to a 5-4 victory over No. 4 Bethel Park in the WPIAL Class 5A baseball semifinals Tuesday. It was the third straight one-run playoff win for the Rams.

Norwin junior Jake Kniight slides into third base as Hempfield senior Colin Polechko awaits throw in the first inning of the WPIAL Class 6A semifinals Tuesday.

6th-inning rally sends Norwin past rival Hempfield into WPIAL Class 6A finals

Norwin used a four-run sixth inning, including a bases-clearing double by senior Nathan Silberman, and rallied to defeat rival Hempfield, 7-4, in a WPIAL Class 6A baseball semifinal Tuesday at Boyce Mayview Sports Complex.

Riverside starting pitcher Zack Hare throws against Burrell during a WPIAL Class 3A baseball quarterfinal Tuesday at North Allegheny High School.

Riverside’s Zack Hare no-hits Burrell as Panthers advance to Class 3A semis

It takes more than rain to mess up Riverside’s Hare.

Riverview starting pitcher Lukas Duncan throws against Burgettstown during their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal Tuesday at North Allegheny High School.

Riverview sophomore keeps composure, leads Raiders past Burgettstown in 2A quarterfinals

Lukas Duncan plunked Burgettstown third baseman Sam Elich to lead off the bottom of the sixth inning of Tuesday’s WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal at North Allegheny.

Greensburg Central Catholic left fielder Jackson McMullen tracks a fly ball during the Centurions’ 16-1 WPIAL Class A quarterfinal victory over Bishop Canevin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at West Mifflin.
Greensburg Central Catholic left fielder Jackson McMullen tracks a fly ball during the Centurions’ 16-1 WPIAL Class A quarterfinal victory over Bishop Canevin on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at West Mifflin.

Another no-hit outing from Tyler Samide leads Greensburg Central Catholic past Bishop Canevin in Class A

Sit down for this: On Tuesday, in a WPIAL Class A quarterfinal-round baseball playoff shortened to four innings, two teams totaled 17 runs, 17 walks and six errors.

Hempfield’s Clair Mitchell beats out a throw to first base against Seneca Valley on May 7.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 20, 2025: Top seeds in Class 6A softball finally set for playoff debuts

When Hempfield and Seneca Valley last hit the softball field, it was two weeks ago and they met for the Class 6A regular season title.

Bethel Park’s Mike Bruckner stands in against Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinals Monday.

More gritty than pretty, Bethel Park beats Thomas Jefferson in 5A quarterfinals

May 19, 2025

Bethel Park saw Thomas Jefferson score four runs earlier in the game without the aid of a hit and decided to give it a shot once the game remained tied through seven innings.

Belle Vernon’s Alonzo Wade slides safely into home as Beaver catcher Tyler Kisling applies the tag in the WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinals Monday, May 19, 2025.

Parker Lind wins pitchers’ duel as Belle Vernon blanks Beaver in Class 4A quarterfinals

Deep into the WPIAL playoffs, coaches often say strong pitching and defense are mandatory to win games.

Hempfield senior Dylan Firmstone steals third base as Norwin’s Jake Knight takes the throw April 2.

With quick turnaround, rivals Hempfield, Norwin to meet in WPIAL 6A baseball semifinals

A surprise semifinal matchup Tuesday night will mark the fourth meeting of the season between a pair of Westmoreland County baseball teams.

Neshannock’s Miley Anderson (5) celebrates her bases-clearing three-run triple next to Apollo-Ridge third baseman Madison Butler during their WPIAL Class 2A quarterfinal Monday at North Allegheny.

High school roundup for May 19, 2025: Hempfield baseball knocks off No. 1 North Allegheny

Josh Cayer went the distance, allowing one run on two hits with eight strikeouts, as No. 8 Hempfield stunned top-seeded North Allegheny, 3-1, in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals Monday at Boyce Mayview Park.

Norwin’s Trevor Vitsas puts the ball in play to score the winning run during the ninth inning against Butler in their WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinal on Monday, May 19, 2025, at North Allegheny.

Swinging bunt helps Norwin rally past Butler and into Class 6A semifinals

Norwin celebrated a walk-off win in nine innings thanks to a swinging bunt that rolled only a few feet.

Pine-Richland celebrates with Drew Boivin after he drove in the winning run against Latrobe in the bottom of the seventh inning during a WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal Monday at Plum High School.

No. 1 Pine-Richland turns tables on Latrobe, rallies for 1-run win in WPIAL 5A quarterfinals

Usually, it is Latrobe finding ways to win one-run baseball games.

Burrell pitcher Stephen Hasson delivers against Charleroi during their WPIAL Class 3A first round playoff game on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Gateway.

A-K Valley baseball playoff preview capsules: Games for May 20, 2025

WPIAL baseball playoffs

Bishop Canevin pitcher Jackson Maddix delivers against Saegertown during their PIAA Class A state playoff game on Monday, June 3, 2024, at Plum.

Westmoreland baseball playoff preview capsules: Game for May 20, 2025

WPIAL baseball playoffs

Mt. Lebanon’s Tyler Jenkins steals second base behind Norwin’s Nathan Silberman on April 28, 2025 at Norwin High School.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 19, 2025: Class 6A baseball playoffs begin

May 18, 2025

The start of the second week of the WPIAL postseason marks a busy few days filled with district quarterfinal and semifinal action.

North Allegheny pitcher Jackson Walsh delivers against Shaler on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Matulevic Field in Shaler.

This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 19, 2025

The 2025 WPIAL spring sports postseason continues with quarterfinal and semifinal action throughout the week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

Riverview’s Johnny Bertucci has committed to play at Point Park.

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for May 18, 2025

Trib HSSN baseball player of the week: Johnny Bertucci Jr.

Canon McMillan’s Troy Stimpson scores past Hempfield catcher Ian Kovalcik Wednesday April 23, 2025 at Hempfield Area High School.

Westmoreland baseball playoff preview capsules: Games for May 19, 2025

WPIAL Class 6A

Rockies interim manager Warren Schaeffer led Greensburg Central Catholic to the state title in 2002.

H.S. baseball notebook: Greensburg CC inspired by Warren Schaeffer’s rise with Rockies

If Warren Schaeffer can achieve his dream, so can anybody from Greensburg Central Catholic.

Quaker Valley pitcher Nolan Wagoner delivers against Sewickley Academy on April 3.

Quaker Valley navigates tough section schedule to earn spot in WPIAL baseball field

Quaker Valley’s baseball team shook off a few late-season losses with a four-game winning streak resulting in a 12-6 overall record.

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