Baseball

Seneca Valley’s Brock White makes a leaping catch at the outfield wall against Pine-Richland on April 20.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2023: Long-awaited 6A baseball clashes on schedule
May 4, 2023
It has been tough to get on the field this week, but Friday actually has the sun returning to our lives.

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West Allegheny’s Derek Curry makes a running catch in right field against Montour on April 14.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through May 4, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is taking shape in each of the six classifications.

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Seneca Valley pitcher Lexie Hames delivers against Spring-Ford during the 2022 PIAA Class 6A championship game.
High school roundup for May 4, 2023: Seneca Valley’s Lexie Hames fans 19 again
Lexie Hames struck out 19 for the second straight start as Seneca valley defeated Mt. Lebanon, 8-2, in Section 1-6A softball Thursday.

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Serra Catholic’s Owen Dumbroski celebrates after scoring a run against Greensburg Central Catholic on Thursday.
Serra Catholic baseball keeps rolling, downs Greensburg Central Catholic
Serra Catholic’s school colors are maroon and gold, but the Eagles baseball team continues to be back in Black.

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Norwin’s Justin Weaver hits a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat Hempfield on Thursday.
Norwin baseball beats Hempfield on Weaver’s walk-off in 8th
Justin Weaver wanted to win for several reasons Thursday.

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Plum pitcher Colin Watson walks from the mound after getting a strikeout to end the top of the sixth inning against Franklin Regional on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Plum.
Colin Watson comes through for Plum in comeback win over Franklin Regional
Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer usually uses junior Colin Watson in save situations.

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Sophomore Michael Hanz is a key pitcher for the Freeport baseball team.
Freeport baseball takes series vs. East Allegheny seriously
Freeport baseball coach Ed Carr said he and his team are looking at Monday’s series opener with East Allegheny like an MLB team would treat Game 6 in a playoff series.

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Latrobe coach Matt Basciano talks with the home plate umpire during a 2021 game against Franklin Regional.
Latrobe baseball gets refocused for season’s stretch run
Won at a time.

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Yough’s Gavin Roebuck takes a cut against Mt. Pleasant on April 25.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Playoff picture coming into focus
With a week to play in the regular season, the Westmoreland County baseball playoff field is just about set.

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Mars’ Enzo Grieco celebrates with Cole Yoshioka and Jack Dunham after scoring during their game against Shaler on Wednesday at Shaler. Mars won, 18-1, to claim the WPIAL Section 2-2A title.
High school roundup for May 3, 2023: 4 Montour pitchers combine on no-hitter
May 3, 2023
Vinny Markulin and three relievers combined on a no-hitter, leading Montour to an 8-0 victory over Central Valley in Section 1-4A baseball Wednesday.

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Serra Catholic’s Ethan Coddington turns a double play as Ligonier Valley’s Noah Lawson slides into second April 18.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2023: Baseball, softball teams finally get back on field
It took a while this season, but the always enjoyable game of “rescheduling our postponed contest” is kicking into full gear this week for district baseball and softball teams.

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North Allegheny’s Spencer Barnett fist bumps Nico Varlotta after defeating Seneca Valley on April 27.
Trib 10: Baseball power rankings shaken up despite poor week of weather
Sometimes, building the Trib 10 rankings puzzle is like pulling teeth, while other times, the pieces all fall into place.

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South Fayette’s Travis Potteiger celebrates with Nick Westfall after scoring during their match against Seton LaSalle on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at South Fayette.
High school roundup for May 2, 2023: Hempfield boys lacrosse earns 1st playoff berth
May 2, 2023
Cade Horton tied a school record with nine goals as Hempfield defeated Baldwin, 24-1, in Section 1-3A boys lacrosse Tuesday to clinch the first playoff berth in program history. Jake Phillips added seven goals and Logan Wolfe had three for the Spartans.

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High school roundup for May 1, 2023: Avonworth baseball blanks Steel Valley
May 1, 2023
Mason Horwat singled, doubled and drove in a run, Mason Metz had two hits and two RBIs, and three pitchers combined on a four-hit shutout to lead Avonworth (12-4, 8-1) to a 5-0 victory over Steel Valley (2-9, 2-5) in Section 2-3A baseball Monday. Horwat struck out 11 in five innings to earn the win. Luke Zelinko and Aidan Tinker each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.

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Chartiers Valley’s Justin Ferrari celebrates his go-ahead home run during the eighth inning against West Mifflin on Monday, May 1, 2023, at West Mifflin.
Justin Ferrari’s homer drives Chartiers Valley past West Mifflin
On a less-than-ideal weather day, Chartiers Valley jumped in its Ferrari and cruised to at least a share of the section title.

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North Allegheny’s Andrew Hart celebrates as he scores a run against Seneca Valley on Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Jackson.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2023
April 30, 2023
The week before, North Allegheny senior Andrew Hart was passed up for a start in a Section 1-6A series sweep of Allderdice.

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Anthony Mengine (14) and his Pine-Richland teammates will face rival North Allegheny on Monday and Thursday this week.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 1, 2023
If Mother Nature turns the hose off, we will have key district baseball and softball to kick off a busy month on the diamonds this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.

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Chartiers Valley’s Joseph Vanzin pitches against Thomas Jefferson on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 1, 2023: Chartiers Valley, West Mifflin to play for title
May Day! May Day!

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Trib HSSN baseball team of the week for April 30, 2023
Five years ago, the South Side baseball team made it to the WPIAL semifinals, and after qualifying for the PIAA playoffs, won three games to reach the state championship game.

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Seneca Valley’s Brock White holds up the ball after making a leaping catch at the outfield wall against Pine-Richland on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Pine.
WPIAL baseball playoff clinchings through April 30, 2023
The 2023 WPIAL baseball playoff field is starting to take shape in each of the six classifications.

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