Baseball
Knoch baseball hitting peak heading into final section series
April 29, 2021
Every coach hopes to start his time at a program with a win, but new Knoch baseball coach Bradley Bestic had to suffer through three losses before a 5-2 victory over Deer Lakes.
Offense helps Derry baseball team overcome slow start, get into contention
In between a pair of covid shutdowns — one that is going on now — the Derry baseball team discovered something about itself: It can flat-out score runs.
Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for April 28, 2021
April 28, 2021
There were more changes to the 2021 Trib HSSN state baseball rankings this week, just not as many as last week.
Latrobe baseball showcases power in section victory over Kiski Area
Throughout the season, Latrobe coach Matt Basciano has talked to his players about improving certain aspects of their play each time out. Most recently, he has asked the Wildcats to improve at the plate.
High school roundup for April 28, 2021: West Allegheny softball makes statement
Adriana Vicari-Baker hit a two-run home run in the second inning to spark West Allegheny to a 5-4 victory over Chartiers Valley in a battle of top teams in Section 4-5A softball Wednesday afternoon.
High school roundup for April 27, 2021: Shaler strikes back, splits with West Allegheny
Brady McGuire and Luke Beran hit RBI singles during a five-run sixth inning to help Shaler to a 7-1 baseball victory over West Allegheny on Tuesday, splitting a Section 3-5A series.
WPIAL Clinched for April 27, 2021: Baseball playoff field starting to fill up
April 27, 2021
Most WPIAL baseball teams are now down to one more week of section series games.
Free passes help Mt. Lebanon sweep Baldwin
Tuesday was a beautiful day in Southwestern Pennsylvania to get out and run, jog or walk around a nearby park.
Riverview runs away with key section victory over Sewickley Academy
The Riverview baseball team was ready to run wild Tuesday in the second game of a Section 3-A series with Sewickley Academy.
High school roundup for April 27, 2021: Bethel Park tops Fox Chapel in Class 5A duel
John Chalus went 3 for 3 and Bethel Park capitalized on four errors to defeat Fox Chapel, 5-0, in nonsection baseball Monday afternoon.
Trib HSSN Baseball Players of the Week for April 26, 2021
April 26, 2021
Back in the mid-1960s, the Patty Duke Show was a TV show based on the adventures of two identical cousins who looked alike and acted alike, both played by actress Patty Duke.
Middle of lineup lifts West Allegheny past Shaler in section showdown
Luke Lambert hit a two-run homer, and Devan Zirwas broke a 2-2 tie with a sixth-inning triple then scored what proved to be the game-winning run as West Allegheny held on to defeat host Shaler, 5-4, Monday afternoon.
Talented Norwin keeps rolling, beats Upper St. Clair
There is so much talent on the Norwin baseball but not enough starting spots to go around.
Burrell extends winning streak to 3 with section victory over Freeport
After a slow start, Burrell is improving, and with each win, its confidence is growing.
Trib HSSN baseball team of the week: April 26, 2021
April 25, 2021
The WPIAL baseball head coaching list consists of many new faces this season.
Trib HSSN What to Watch for: Monday, April 26, 2021
The final series between the big three in Section 3-5A baseball is set for Monday and Tuesday of this week.
This week on Trib HSSN: Week of April 26, 2021
We close out the fourth month of 2021 with plenty of spring sports this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Baseball, softball coaches suggest changes to improve high school game
The games of baseball and softball have many nuances — many rules and regulations, many intangibles.
High school roundup for April 24, 2021: TJ’s Paige Truax homers in 7th to beat Baldwin
April 24, 2021
Paige Truax hit a solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to lift Thomas Jefferson to a 4-3 victory over Baldwin (1-5) in nonsection softball Saturday.
George Guido: Apollo-Ridge baseball halts Serra Catholic’s long streak
The Apollo-Ridge baseball team ended Serra Catholic’s 34-game home winning streak Monday with a 5-4 victory over the Eagles at Boston Field.
