Baseball
With 233 wins, WPIAL title to his credit, Norwin baseball coach Mike Liebdzinski steps down
May 26, 2022
As sure as he looked at his watch, Mike Liebdzinski knew when he walked off the field Monday at Plum that it was time.
Trib HSSN State Baseball Rankings for May 25, 2022
May 25, 2022
There was little movement in this week’s Trib HSSN state baseball rankings as the district playoffs move into the final week.
High school roundup for May 24, 2022: Mason Sike’s homer carries top-seeded Montour to comeback win
May 24, 2022
Mason Sike hit a tie-breaking two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth inning, leading top-seeded Montour to a 4-2 comeback win over Laurel Highlands in the WPIAL Class 4A baseball semifinals Tuesday.
Shields brothers pitch Mt. Lebanon past Central Catholic, into WPIAL title game
From one brother to another, Derrick and David Shields made sure that Mt. Lebanon would play for a WPIAL baseball title.
In days before multiple classes, A-K Valley’s Davids took down Goliaths for WPIAL baseball gold
The WPIAL baseball playoffs are underway for the 108th tournament, and it is amazing how things have evolved over the years.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 24, 2022: Softball rivalry writes another chapter
May 23, 2022
Some of the best rivalries in sports were born from postseason clashes.
High school roundup for May 23, 2022: Madden Clement’s shutout sends Butler into semifinals
Madden Clement threw a complete-game, three-hit shutout, striking out 10, to lead Butler to a 5-0 victory over Pine-Richland in the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals Monday.
No. 1 Mt. Lebanon breaks ‘curse’ with quarterfinal win over Seneca Valley
A seventh-inning curveball glanced off Mt. Lebanon catcher Paul Connolly’s mitt and rolled away, causing a moment of panic since there was a runner on third and a one-run lead.
Kelly sparks 5-run inning that carries Central Catholic over Norwin, into Class 6A semis
Central Catholic sophomore Gavin Kelly is glad there is a quick turnaround from the WPIAL Class 6A baseball quarterfinals to the semifinals.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for May 23, 2022: Rematches set for baseball playoffs
May 22, 2022
Welcome to Semifinals Monday in the 2022 WPIAL baseball playoffs.
Trib HSSN Baseball Team of the Week: May 22, 2022
The funny thing about momentum in sports: It doesn’t always carry over from the regular season to the postseason.
This week on Trib HSSN for Week of May 22, 2022
It’s a big week of setting up diamond title games while crowning some district spring sports champions this week here on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Trib HSSN Baseball Player of the Week: May 22, 2022
There are two things you can say about the Mohawk baseball team.
Westmoreland baseball playoff capsule: Central Catholic vs. Norwin, Monday, May 23, 2022
Class 6A quarterfinals
Gateway goes down swinging in WPIAL baseball playoffs
A late season surge helped give the Gateway baseball team some confidence entering the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs.
Penn Hills baseball working to make upgrades after difficult season
Penn Hills baseball coach Rodney Stubbs doesn’t shy away from the reality of the matter. When it came to performance on the baseball diamond, the Indians had a difficult season.
Baldwin baseball team showed potent offense
The Baldwin baseball team was an offensive juggernaut this spring.
Norwin notebook: Baseball team finishes strong to earn playoff berth
May 21, 2022
The Norwin baseball team rallied to earn a WPIAL Class 6A playoff spot and a decent seed in the bracket.
Fox Chapel baseball, softball teams fall in opening round
It was a tough day on the diamond as the Fox Chapel baseball and softball teams were ousted in the opening round of the WPIAL playoffs on May 17.
5 WPIAL teams in Trib HSSN state baseball rankings for May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
With two weeks left before the start of the PIAA postseason, the days of losing and hoping to cling to a spot in the Trib HSSN state baseball rankings are done.
