Baseball
Lower Burrell knocks off Latrobe to earn spot in American Legion District 31 finals vs. Bushy Run
July 14, 2025
It took two days, but Lower Burrell stayed alive in Game 2 of its American Legion baseball District 31 best-of-three semifinal series.
2 former WPIAL baseball players selected in 2025 MLB Draft
Two former WPIAL baseball players were selected Monday in the MLB Draft with one picked by his hometown team.
Bushy Run evens up American Legion District 31 semifinal series with Hempfield East
July 13, 2025
Jon Lovre went 3 for 4 with a double, RBI and run scored and was the winning pitcher, allowing three runs, two earned, with six strikeouts in six innings as Bushy Run defeated Hempfield East, 8-3, to even their best-of-three District 31 American Legion baseball semifinal series Sunday.
Monroeville-area baseball teams on the hunt for postseason success
The Monroeville Red Pandas are set to begin the Pittsburgh NABA playoffs, and Gateway graduate and team manager Donovan Baxter said things are looking good for a postseason run after a regular season that saw a turnaround from a rough start.
Feldman family forms foundation of Eden Christian baseball program
Baseball is a way of life in the Feldman household.
Lifelong love of baseball leads Westmoreland County Junior Legion president to hall of fame
July 12, 2025
John Doyle never played a lot of organized baseball while growing up in Plum. He spent most of his time playing pickup games on the local field.
Latrobe blanks Lower Burrell in 1st game of American Legion District 31 semifinals
Levi Moser threw a two-hit shutout with two walks and three strikeouts as top-seeded Latrobe defeated Lower Burrell, 3-0, in Game 1 of a District 31 American Legion baseball best-of-three semifinal series Saturday.
Despite changing lineups, Bushy Run American Legion baseball advances to regionals
It has been a different kind of season for the Bushy Run American Legion baseball team.
Lifelong love of baseball leads Westmoreland County Junior Legion president to hall of fame
John Doyle never played a ton of organized baseball while growing up in Plum. He spent most of his time playing pickup games on the local field with friends.
Top-seeded Latrobe blanks Unity to advance to District 31 American Legion semifinals
July 11, 2025
Jack Stynchula pitched a three-hit shutout to lead Latrobe to a 7-0 victory over Unity Post 982 in the decisive third game of a District 31 American Legion baseball quarterfinal series Friday.
Bushy Run advances in Legion District 31 playoffs; Latrobe survives
July 10, 2025
What the Bushy Run American Legion baseball team did not do in Game 2 of its District 31 quarterfinal, it did in Game 3.
Championship-winning Shaler baseball coach Brian Junker resigns after 3rd WPIAL title
Weeks after leading Shaler to a WPIAL baseball title, Brian Junker has resigned as coach after 16 years.
Murrysville evens District 31 Legion series; Unity surprises Latrobe
July 9, 2025
What a difference a day makes.
Bushy Run rolls by Murrysville in District 31 Legion playoff opener
July 8, 2025
District 31 Playoffs
Lower Burrell Legion tops Homer City to lead District 31 1st-round series
Lower Burrell Post 868 has the upper hand in its best-of-three District 31 first-round series with Homer City Post 493.
Double first-base bags coming to high school baseball for safety’s sake
No, you’re not seeing double.
Battle-tested Latrobe, other contenders ready for start of American Legion baseball playoffs
July 7, 2025
Winning the District 31 American Legion title in the regular season does not guarantee a team will be the playoff champion, of course.
Lower Burrell Legion ‘ready for next chapter’ in playoffs
It seems like just yesterday, Lower Burrell Post 868 began its District 31 league schedule with a wild 12-10 triumph at Young Township Legion.
Latrobe clinches District 31 Legion baseball title; playoffs begin Monday
July 6, 2025
Latrobe clinched the District 31 American Legion regular-season title by defeating Bushy Run, 8-3, on Sunday.
District 31 American Legion baseball race coming down to the wire
July 2, 2025
It might take until the final day of the regular season to see who is going to be the District 31 American Legion champion and how teams finish in the standings.
