Baseball

Cubs center fielder Ian Happ greets his high school coach, Mt. Lebanon’s Pat McCloskey, during a rain delay before a game against the Pirates on Aug. 17, 2018 at PNC Park.
WPIAL alumni Ian Happ, LaVar Arrington pass on valuable, virtual advice to alma maters
May 19, 2020
Mt. Lebanon baseball coach Pat McCloskey was exchanging texts back and forth with a former player on a random Monday night.

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North Allegheny’s Ayden Owens vs. Blackhawk’s Brendan McKay
Trib HSSN May Madness: Ayden Owens, North Allegheny vs. Brendan McKay, Blackhawk
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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California topped Freedom, 3-1 in 10 innings, in the 2017 WPIAl Class 2A baseball title game.
Decade’s best WPIAL finals: Baseball No. 10
May 18, 2020
While it almost became a theme to repeat in WPIAL softball this past decade, it was nearly an impossible dream for district baseball teams.

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Moon outfielder Logan Young steps into the batters box.
Senior Spotlight: Moon 3-sport athlete was hoping for one more successful season
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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WPIAL adopts 2-game series for section baseball schedules, reveals realignment
The WPIAL adopted a revamped baseball schedule Monday meant to keep teams from pitching their ace twice against the same section opponent.

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Thomas Jefferson’s Dylan Mallozzi stiff-arms Dallas’ Luke Delgaudio during the PIAA Class 4A state championship game Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, at Hersheypark Stadium.
Senior Spotlight: After football state title, TJ senior misses chance to shine on diamond
May 16, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Mt. Lebanon’s Luke Hagy vs. Woodland Hills’ Ryan Mundy
Trib HSSN May Madness: Luke Hagy, Mt. Lebanon vs. Ryan Mundy, Woodland Hills
May 15, 2020
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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Freeport first baseman Matt Mitchell makes a diving catch against Deer Lakes on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at Freeport Community Park.
Senior Spotlight: Mitchell, Freeport baseball seniors still finding ways to bond
May 13, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Sto-Rox’s Adam DiMichele vs. Moon’s A.Q. Shipley
Trib HSSN May Madness: Adam DiMichele, Sto-Rox vs. A.Q. Shipley, Moon
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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Laurel Highlands infielder Santino Marra gets set for a pitch.
Senior Spotlight: Laurel Highlands second baseman won’t soon forget run to WPIAL finals
May 12, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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St. Joseph pitcher Tyler Wood, works out during a practice at Swartz Field in Freeport last season.
Senior Spotlight: After first playoff win in 18 years, St. Joseph senior wanted one more shot
May 8, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cameron Pankyo-Morris takes a swing during a game.
Senior Spotlight: West Allegheny baseball standout grew to love high school game
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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North Catholic starting pitcher Ryan Feczko throws against Serra Catholic in the WPIAL 2A baseball championship game May 29, 2018 at Wild Things Field.
Senior Spotlight: North Catholic standout proud of claiming WPIAL gold in two sports
May 6, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Clairton’s Tyler Boyd vs. Gateway’s Justin King
Trib HSSN May Madness: Tyler Boyd, Clairton vs. Justin King, Gateway
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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Derry sophomore Ryan Hood, during baseball practice at Derry Area High School in Derry Township on Thursday, March 6, 2020.
Recovered from arm surgery, Derry pitcher Hood eager to get back into action
May 5, 2020
One of the great joys of an injured athlete is the day they can return to live action. The day the wait is over, when all of the rehab and patience-testing cashes in its coins.

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Pine-Richland’s Neil Walker vs. Aliquippa’s Josh Lay
Trib HSSN May Madness: Neil Walker, Pine-Richland vs. Josh Lay, Aliquippa
Over the course of the next month and a half, May Madness will determine who fans believe is the WPIAL Athlete of the Century.

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Mt. Lebanon shortstop Dante Borris takes a lead off of first base.
Senior Spotlight: Opportunity to play in college motivating Mt. Lebanon shortstop
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Avonworth’s Jax Miller carries the WPIAL championship trophy to his teammates after defeating Washington in the WPIAL Class AA championship game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at Norwin High School.
Senior Spotlight: After successful football season, Avonworth senior sticks with sport he loves
May 3, 2020
Jax Miller’s senior year got off to a pretty exciting start.

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Franklin Regional’s Bryce Harper bats against Fox Chapel during a game on April 5, 2019.
Senior Spotlight: Franklin Regional catcher gets head start on future career during quarantine
May 2, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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South Fayette third basemen Eli Snider takes a swing during a game in the 2019 season.
Senior Spotlight: South Fayette senior looking to improve after productive high school career
April 29, 2020
Editor’s note: Each day, Trib HSSN will spotlight WPIAL spring athletes whose senior years were cut short by the coronavirus pandemic.

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