Baseball

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.

Mars pitcher Will Bednar

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.

Plum baseball coach Carl Vollmer works with his team as catcher Brody Simmons looks on Thursday, Mar. 14, 2019, at Plum High School.

Despite losses of key players, Plum baseball aims to contend again

During his tenure as Plum’s baseball coach, Carl Vollmer has aimed to perpetuate his team’s culture.

Norwin’s Jayden Walker works out in the batting cages Tuesday, Mar. 12, 2019, at the Baseball Academy of Norwin.

Norwin baseball team loaded with experience

Experience should be on the Norwin baseball team’s side this season.

Pine-Richland head baseball coach Curt Wolfe prepares his team for the 2019 season March 12, 2019, at Pine-Richland.

WPIAL Class 6A baseball preseason breakdown

March 16, 2019

Baseball teams in WPIAL Class 6A in 2018 could not deal with the Big Mac attack.

The backstop at Hempfield’s high school baseball field was damaged by wind during a recent story in March 2019.

Hempfield baseball field backstop damaged by wind

The Hempfield High School baseball field’s backstop suffered wind damage during a recent storm.

Mt. Pleasant’s Dom Giallonardo is playing baseball this season after recovering from cancer twice.

Inspiring Mt. Pleasant senior back on diamond after cancer, surgery

Dom Giallonardo is not even.

Mt. Pleasant pitcher Jared Wagner throws practice drills while at practice on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Mt. Pleasant High School.

Mt. Pleasant baseball focuses on bringing runners home

Chris Firmstone does not get bogged down with or obsess over statistics.

Knoch sophomore Gavin Phillips, warms up during practice at Laura Doerr Park in Saxonburg. Friday. March 15, 2019.

Knoch baseball team wants to carry on recent winning ways

March 15, 2019

Knoch baseball coach Sean O’Donnell likened success to a two-way street.

Gateway’s Ethan Frenchik (5) competes during a scrimmage game against Greensburg Salem March 13, 2019, at Gateway.

Trio of senior letterman lead Gateway baseball into ’19 season

The Gateway baseball team is seeking a quadfecta, as the Gators are looking to qualify for the WPIAL playoffs for a fourth consecutive season.

Brentwood senior C/P Brandon Griener returns for the 2019 season.

Brentwood baseball team young but optimistic

Brentwood’s baseball team was hit hard by graduation last spring. Only one senior and two other starters return.

Pine-Richland senior Jake Maley prepares for the 2019 season March 12, 2019, at Pine-Richland.

Loaded Pine-Richland baseball squad stresses team dynamic

The Pine-Richland baseball team enters the 2019 season boasting a roster bursting at the seams with talent and experience.

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