Baseball
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 5, 2026: Playoff berths still up for grabs on last day of section baseball
May 5, 2026
On a jam-packed Tuesday, section play in WPIAL baseball is slated to come to an end with nine possible playoff berths still up for grabs.
High school roundup for May 5, 2026: Peters Township, Trinity, Upper St. Clair keep pace in playoff hunt
May 4, 2026
Gabe Marino singled, homered and knocked in four runs to lead Peters Township to a 14-9 win over South Fayette in Section 2-5A baseball Monday.
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers (and clinching scenarios) through Monday, May 4
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is almost finalized with only one day remaining and 71 teams having clinched.
Coming together at right time, Hopewell beats Blackhawk to stay in section title hunt
A year removed from a WPIAL baseball championship, Hopewell struggled in the 2025 season, finishing tied for last place in Section 1-4A with only five wins in 20 games.
Jeannette falls to Jefferson-Morgan as hopes of making WPIAL baseball playoffs take hit
If the Jeannette baseball team wants to qualify for the WPIAL Class A playoffs, it is going to need some help.
Penn-Trafford defense stands out in victory over Franklin Regional
Pitching to contact is the usual plan for Dom Delio, but the Penn-Trafford right-hander needs his defense to make plays behind him to get the maximum effect.
Plum knocks off Latrobe, moves step closer to section title
After producing just a pair of singles the first time through the order, No. 2 Plum found a rhythm the second time around and was able to plate all three of its runs to lift the Mustangs past No. 1 Latrobe, 3-1, on Monday afternoon.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on May 4, 2026: Baseball schedule loaded with key games
May 3, 2026
Welcome to the final week of the regular season in WPIAL baseball, softball, boys and girls lacrosse and boys volleyball.
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week for May 3, 2026
Trib HSSN diamond team of the week – Elizabeth Forward Warriors baseball
WPIAL clinched: Baseball playoff qualifiers through May 3, 2026
The 2026 WPIAL baseball playoff field is near completion with two days remaining and 61 teams having clinched.
This week on Trib HSSN for week of May 4, 2026
The stretch run of the 2026 spring high school sports season concludes with the end of the regular season in baseball, softball, lacrosse and volleyball this week on the TribLive High School Sports Network.
Sophomore delivers clutch hit in statement win for Quaker Valley baseball
Quaker Valley sophomore Rafe Furfari doesn’t own a driver’s license yet.
High school roundup for May 2, 2026: Frazier softball takes down Yough
May 2, 2026
Grace Polkabla went 2 for 2 with two RBIs, two runs scored, two walks and five stolen bases to lead Frazier to a 5-4 victory over Yough in nonsection softball Saturday.
Trib HSSN WPIAL baseball rankings for week ending May 2, 2026
Here are the latest weekly WPIAL baseball rankings with four new teams replacing four that dropped out this past week. There is also a new No. 1 team in Class 5A.
Penn-Trafford junior Drotos picks Penn State for baseball
Division I college coaches have been following Aiden Drotos around this high school baseball season, seeking his verbal pledge to their program.
Fox Chapel Herald notebook: Foxes put together win streak on baseball diamond
The Fox Chapel baseball team made the most of a break between Section 3-5A contests. The Foxes won four straight after losing to Mars on April 16.
High school roundup for May 1, 2026: Records fall at Pine-Richland Invitational
May 1, 2026
Franklin Regional’s Sean Cartwright and Quaker Valley’s Jonah Montagnese were among the record-breakers at the Pine-Richland Invitational on Friday.
High school roundup for April 30, 2026: Norwin beats Mt. Lebanon to tie for top spot in section standings
April 30, 2026
Norwin baseball coach Craig Spisak did not blink in the top of the seventh inning when Mt. Lebanon loaded the bases with one out and his team clinging to a one-run lead.
Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Latrobe wins Altoona Curve Classic
Latrobe took a break from the stress of a section title chase, but that didn’t stop the Wildcats from chasing a different title.
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week for April 30, 2026
Trib HSSN baseball player of the week – Carson Franc
