Baseball

North Hills’ Matthew Kolling is greeted by teammates after scoring against Moon on April 18.

Senior Dylan Barnes, North Hills baseball team enjoy breakout season

May 20, 2023

The night before their playoff debut, North Hills’ baseball players decided to let loose a bit.

Montour’s Jake Robinson takes an errant throw over West Allegheny’s Derek Curry at second base on April 14.

Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 19, 2023

May 19, 2023

Some of the districts around the state have started their baseball postseason while others will lift the curtain on the playoffs this upcoming week.

Shaler’s Eloise Facher (8) greets Betheny Rodman at home plate after Rodman hit a grand slam against Franklin Regional during their WPIAL Class 5A quarterfinal on Wednesday at Gateway.

Trib 10: Crunch time approaches for top teams in power rankings

There was little movement this week in the Trib 10 rankings with few of the top district teams in action.

Avonworth’s Brandon Sapolsky celebrates his RBI double against Derry during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at Plum High School.

High school roundup for May 18, 2023: Quinn Santelli pitches OLSH into Class 2A quarters

Quinn Santelli threw a four-hit complete-game shutout with six strikeouts to lead No. 9 Our Lady of the Sacred Heart to a 1-0 victory over No. 8 Greensburg Central Catholic in a WPIAL Class 2A baseball first-round game Thursday

Mohawk freshman pitcher Vinny Puzzuolo toes the rubber during a WPIAL Class 3A first-round playoff game against Greensburg Salem on Thursday.

Mohawk baseball downs Greensburg Salem in Class 3A 1st round

May 18, 2023

After already doubling their win total from a year ago, the Greensburg Salem baseball team was looking to battle its way into the district quarterfinals.

Freeport’s Zach Clark celebrates his RBI triple against South Allegheny during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game Thursday at Plum High School.

Freeport baseball dispatches South Allegheny from Class 3A playoffs

The South Allegheny was one of the hottest baseball teams in Class 3A entering the postseason, winning 10 of its last 11 and carrying a six-game winning streak.

Yough’s Zach Foster steals second base as Keystone Oaks’ Ty Serakowski can’t handle the throw during WPIAL Class 3A baseball playoff action Thursday at Norwin.

Yough uses powerful offense to rout Keystone Oaks in 3A baseball playoffs

Carson Pasinski picked a great time to earn his first victory on the mound.

Riverview’s Luke Migley celebrates his two-run double in the second inning of Thursday’s WPIAL Class 2A playoff game against Charleroi.

Ace lefty Enzo Lio lifts Riverview past Charleroi in Class 2A 1st round

Riverview entered the WPIAL baseball playoffs as an unheralded No. 10 seed, but the Raiders had their ace lefty on the mound in the first round Thursday against No. 7 Charleroi.

South Park’s Austin Lafferty scores against Mohawk during the 2022 WPIAL Class 3A championship game.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 18, 2023: Recent champs to meet in 3A baseball

A week of WPIAL playoff and championship spring sports action concludes Thursday with another busy day of baseball, softball, lacrosse and boys volleyball.

High school roundup for May 17, 2023: Ryan Apaliski whiffs 17 in Hampton win

May 17, 2023

Ryan Apaliski took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and struck out 17 to lead No. 9 Hampton to a 9-0 victory over No. 8 Ringgold in a WPIAL Class 4A baseball first-round game Wednesday.

Fox Chapel baseball breaks through with playoff win over Mars

The Fox Chapel baseball team has been close in recent years, and after six seasons a breakthrough in the WPIAL postseason happened Wednesday night.

Yough’s Jack Sampson slides into third base against Greensburg Salem on May 9, 2023.

Westmoreland WPIAL baseball playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, May 18, 2023

WPIAL baseball playoffs

Valley pitcher Jacob Staraniec throws against Burrell during their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Highlands High School.

A-K Valley WPIAL baseball playoff capsules: Games for Thursday, May 18, 2023

WPIAL baseball playoffs

West Allegheny’s Brady Miller tags Montour’s Jake Robinson at second base during their game on April 14.

What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 17, 2023: 1st-round baseball games ready to go

May 16, 2023

Whether your spring sports love is baseball, softball, lacrosse or track and field, there is a little bit of everything going on Wednesday around the WPIAL.

Derry’s Ashton Beighley slides into home during a WPIAL Class 3A preliminary round game against Mt. Pleasant on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Derry’s bats come alive in Class 3A win over Mt. Pleasant

First-year Derry coach Doug Kelly avoided getting drenched with water after his first WPIAL playoff win.

Valley’s Niko Heakins celebrates after defeating Burrell, 6-5, in their WPIAL Class 3A playoff game on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Highlands High School.

Valley wins playoff section showdown vs. Burrell baseball

Section rivals Valley and Burrell got together again Tuesday night for another baseball encounter, but the stakes were much higher this time in a preliminary-round WPIAL Class 3A playoff game at Highlands.