Baseball
Yough stays alive in Region 7 tournament; Latrobe, Bushy Run eliminated
August 8, 2020
Yough stayed alive in the Region 7 American Baseball League tournament Saturday at Hollidaysburg by splitting its games.
Bushy Run falls short in Region 7 baseball tournament
August 7, 2020
Bushy Run failed to hold an early lead and dropped a 6-3 decision to Bedford in the Region 7 American Baseball League Tournament at Hollidaysburg.
Latrobe stumbles in Region 7 baseball opener
For the third time in four games, the Latrobe pitching staff has allowed 10 or more runs.
Yough opens regional tournament with walk-off win
Yough walked off with a win to open Region 7 baseball action Friday at Hollidaysburg.
Irwin rolls to Western Pa. Summer Baseball League championship
When the spring high school sports season was canceled, the Norwin Knights thought they missed out on a chance to contend for a WPIAL baseball championship.
Bushy Run wins Westmoreland County summer baseball championship
August 5, 2020
Throughout the Westmoreland County American Baseball League playoffs, Bushy Run relied on pitching and solid defense.
Yough edges Murrysville in WCABL consolation game
August 4, 2020
Yough picked a good time to play one of its better games in recent weeks.
Mars’ Teddy Ruffner turning heads on baseball diamond this summer
Despite the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, Mars senior Teddy Ruffner has stayed busy this summer, and he’s making the most of the situation.
Westmoreland County American League Baseball title game preview
Previewing the Westmoreland County American League Baseball championship:
Westmoreland County American League names all-stars
August 3, 2020
After a mostly flawless regular season and a strong start to the playoffs — a fine summer baseball run, all things considered amid the covid-19 pandemic — the Westmoreland American League stayed the course with another tradition by naming its all-league teams.
Belle Vernon edges Summer Rams in WPSBL quarterfinals
The Summer Rams (Highlands) baseball team saw its run in the Western Pennsylvania Summer Baseball League playoffs come to an end in the quarterfinals Monday evening.
Bushy Run stays hot, advances to championship game
August 2, 2020
Earlier in the season, Bushy Run manager Scott Peyman wasn’t thrilled with the way his team was playing.
Latrobe reaches WCABL finals; Murrysville, Bushy Run split
August 1, 2020
For the third consecutive playoff, Latrobe found itself in a hole late in a Westmoreland County American Baseball League game.
Norwin’s Nick Fleming commits to Mount St. Mary’s baseball
July 31, 2020
The timing wasn’t exactly precise, not like he had envisioned, but Nick Fleming still was all smiles Friday night after deciding on his baseball future.
Latrobe makes epic comeback in Westmoreland County summer baseball playoffs
Latrobe’s Westmoreland County American Baseball League team pulled off the improbable Friday.
Summer Rams rally past Thomas Jefferson for berth in WPSBL quarterfinals
The Summer Rams (Highlands) baseball team stayed alive in the Western Pennsylvania Summer Baseball League playoffs Thursday evening with a come-from-behind 8-6 victory over Thomas Jefferson in a second-round game halted after six innings because of darkness.
Irwin Area wins 2, advances to WPSBL semifinals
The Irwin Area summer baseball team doubled its pleasure Thursday evening at Gateway High School, and it now is just two wins away from a Western Pennsylvania Baseball League tournament title.
Hempfield’s Phil Fox commits to Gardner Webb
Phil Fox lost out on his junior baseball season at Hempfield because the PIAA canceled spring sports during the onset of the coronavirus outbreak.
Summer Rams open WPSBL playoff tournament with victory
July 30, 2020
Playing their first game in more than two weeks, the Summer Rams (Highlands) topped Bethel Park, 9-5, on Wednesday at Gateway High School in a first-round contest in the Western Pennsylvania Summer Baseball League playoff tournament.
Bushy Run walks off in 1st round of WCABL playoffs
July 29, 2020
Bushy Run struggled through much of Wednesday’s Westmoreland County American Baseball League playoff game against Young Township. It had trouble hitting Young Township starter Zach Harha over the first six innings.
