Baseball

St.Joseph pitcher Hayden Mallin works out during a recent practice March 19, 2019, at Swartz Field in Freeport.

St. Joseph baseball team motivated to reach postseason

March 21, 2019

The smallest margin possible kept St. Joseph from reaching the WPIAL baseball playoffs last season, an excruciating result for a program that last reached the postseason at the turn of the millennium.

The Vincentian baseball team celebrates after defeating Southern Fulton, 5-3, in the PIAA Class A state championship Friday, June 15, 2018, at Penn State University.

WPIAL Class A baseball preseason breakdown

In the world of Class A baseball in 2018, the Royals were kings.

Senior Sullivan Schueltz, during baseball practice at Ligonier Valley High School in Ligonier, on Monday, March 18, 2019.

Pieces in place for Ligonier Valley baseball

There are batters at the top of the order with speed who regularly get on base and cause problems.

Brownsville catcher D.J. Zimcosky hoists pitcher Dylan Brosky, as the Falcons celebrate after the final out in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game against Avonworth Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Wild Things Park.

WPIAL Class 2A baseball preseason breakdown

March 20, 2019

The largest classification numbers-wise in WPIAL baseball has grown out of its three-section shell.

Yough assistant coach Tyler Dillinger talks to players about hitting during practice March 18, 2019, at Yough.

Pitt recruit Bach hopes to lead Yough baseball to postseason

Yough’s baseball team made a late run to end the 2018 season, and that carried over to a successful American Legion season in the summer.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dom Giallonardo works on hitting drills while at practice on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Mt. Pleasant’s Giallonardo invited to be Wild Things’ special guest

March 19, 2019

Dom Giallonardo could be in for a “Wild” night.

Springdale’s Isaac Kern connects on a pitch during a scrimmage against Quigley Catholic Monday, Mar. 18, 2019, at Springdale High School.

Springdale baseball to lean on young lineup during rebuilding season

After each practice, Springdale baseball coach Brett Burger tells his team to “be better tomorrow than they were today.”

Senior Garrett Ansell keeps an eye on the ball during batting practice with the Southmoreland varsity baseball team on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Southmoreland High School.

Southmoreland baseball looks to change direction under new coach

Southmoreland baseball will be “governed” differently from now on.

Freeport pitcher Jarrett Heilman prepares for the upcoming 2019 season at practice March 8, 2019, in Freeport.

WPIAL Class 3A baseball preseason breakdown

Much like Class 4A, a new champion will be crowned in Class 3A after 2018 champion Brownsville fell to Class 2A with district realignment.

Riverview’s Mark McClelland tries to score during practice at Riverview High School in Oakmont.

Riverview baseball raises expectations, targets playoffs

March 18, 2019

Riverview baseball coach Bill Gras asked his players during practice to write down one personal goal and one team goal on a note card and give it back to him.

Penn-Trafford pitcher Tyler Horvat prepares for the 2019 season March 18, 2019 at Penn-Trafford.

Penn-Trafford baseball sets sights on winning section championship

There isn’t any question that Penn-Trafford baseball lost some talented players to graduation with all five departed seniors going on to play in college.

Greensburg Salem’s Matt Wicker (11) takes part in baseball practice at Greensburg Salem High School, on Monday, March 11, 2019.

WPIAL Class 4A baseball preseason breakdown

There will be a new champion crowned in WPIAL Class 4A after realignment bumped 2018 winner South Fayette up to Class 5A.

WPIAL Class 5A baseball preseason breakdown

March 17, 2019

While Mars has been golden on the boys basketball court the last two years, the Fightin’ Planets are tired of seeing the silver lining on the diamond.