Baseball

Highlands’ Luke Bombalski scores behind Knoch catcher Cody Fike in the first inning April 4.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 11, 2023: Teams look for daylight in tight section race
April 10, 2023
Call it the even-steven section.

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Hempfield’s Carson Shuglie celebrates with Dylan Firmstone after hitting a home run against Baldwin on Monday, April 10, 2023, at Hempfield.
Carson Shuglie’s grand slam powers Hempfield past Baldwin
Hempfield did not have classes Monday as Easter break wound to a close, so some baseball players arrived early for their home game against Baldwin.

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Greensburg Salem’s returning starters are (from left) Owen Tutich, Ethan Wilson and Peyton Chismar.
Greensburg Salem baseball team riding hot start
When Greensburg Salem baseball coach Anthony Manley huddled with his team after practice Monday, they talked about the job in front of them.

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West Mifflin pitcher Zane Griffaton delivers against Somerset during their PIAA Class 4A first round state playoff game on Monday, June 6, 2022, at West Mifflin High School.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 9, 2023
April 9, 2023
As a sophomore last year, Zane Griffaton batted .317 with two home runs and 17 RBIs for West Mifflin.

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Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 9, 2023
The Mars baseball program has proven itself as a perennial contender in WPIAL Class 5A.

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Central Catholic pitcher James Hensell delivers against Hempfield on Monday, April 3, 2023, at No Offseason in West Deer.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 10, 2023: Mt. Lebanon-Central Catholic begin 3-game series
Easter Monday has most WPIAL baseball and softball teams enjoying the day off. However, there is some action to begin the new week.

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North Allegheny catcher Ian Zahorchak talks with pitcher J.D. Costanzo during their game against Norwin on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Norwin High School.
Trib HSSN broadcasts for week of April 10-15, 2023
No need to hunt for eggs and treats this week as The Network goes full boat spring sports post-Easter holiday on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Penn Hills baseball works to up batting average with new approach at plate
Attempting to surge up the standings won’t be something the Penn Hills baseball team will be able to do by standing pat. Haunted by a lack of offensive production, the Indians have had a hard time getting out of the season’s starting blocks.

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Sewickley Academy’s Nick Straka, left, and Jordan Smith talk with assistant coach Anthony Garofalo last season.
With deep group of returning lettermen, Sewickley Academy baseball poised for success
Sewickley Academy’s baseball home opener could not have gone any smoother.

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Franklin Regional’s Cole Brinker rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Gateway on Tuesday.
WPIAL baseball rankings: Week ending April 9, 2023
April 8, 2023
Class 6A

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Fox Chapel pitcher Jeremy Haigh pumps his fist after getting a strikeout against Penn-Trafford on Monday, March 27, 2023 in Harrison City.
Fox Chapel lefty works to keep hitters guessing
Jeremy Haigh is consistently working on his sleight of hand, but the sophomore pitcher for the Fox Chapel baseball team isn’t practicing a magic act.

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High school roundup for April 7, 2023: South Allegheny tops Ringgold
April 7, 2023
Jaxson Champ hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning to lead South Allegheny to a 4-1 victory over Ringgold in nonsection baseball Friday.

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Montour’s Nick Walker rounds the bases on a three-run triple against Quaker Valley last season.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023
Before we debut the first Trib HSSN baseball state ranking for the 2023 campaign, we give you a little history lesson of the 2022 PIAA champions.

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Hempfield’s Carson Shuglie doubles against Upper St. Clair last season.
High school roundup for April 6, 2023: Hempfield takes 2 of 3 from Central Catholic
Cleanup hitter Carson Shuglie slugged a first-inning grand slam, leading Hempfield to a 7-3 victory over Central Catholic in Section 2-6A baseball Thursday.

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Kiski Area pitcher Jake Smith throws against Beaver last season.
With strong 1-2 punch at top of rotation, Kiski Area baseball gets off to solid start
First-year Kiski Area baseball coach Michael Manning’s initial impression of his players was they were ready and willing to learn.

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Yough catcher Jack Sampson tags out Southmoreland’s Ty Keffer at home plate next to pitcher Allen Novacek last season.
With new head coach, veteran roster, Yough baseball hitting on all cylinders
Dan Palm said he was surprised but supportive when Craig Spisak resigned last year as Yough’s baseball coach to take the same position at Norwin.

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Franklin Regional freshman Luke Williams was hitting .458 (11 for 24) through eight games.
Westmoreland baseball notebook: Franklin Regional’s Williams right at home as freshman
Freshman baseball players usually need an adjustment period. Time to get used to older teammates, harsher critiques and varsity pitching.

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Montour’s Brock Janeda celebrates after tagging out Quaker Valley’s Nick Allen at second base last season.
Trib 10: Montour, Seneca Valley top 1st edition of spring power rankings
April 5, 2023
Nearly two weeks into the 2023 WPIAL baseball and softball seasons, it’s time to see who is feeling the power on the diamonds early this spring.

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High school roundup for April 4, 2023: Behind Tyler Skeen, South Fayette rallies for split with Peters Township
April 4, 2023
Tyler Skeen went 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBIs and was the winning pitcher as South Fayette defeated Peters Township, 7-4, on Tuesday to split a Section 2-5A series.

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Knoch catcher Cody Fike tags out Highlands’ Shawn Kramer in the fourth inning Tuesday.
Knoch baseball turns back Highlands in rematch
The Highlands baseball team was hoping to complete a two-game Section 4-4A sweep of Knoch after rallying Monday for a victory.

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