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Westmoreland County baseball notebook: Franklin Regional's Luke Williams among top MLB draft prospects
9+ hour, 47+ min ago (981+ words) Franklin Regional's Luke Williams drives in two runs against Plum on Monday, April 28, 2025, in Murrysville. (Christopher Horner | Trib Live) Franklin Regional shortstop Luke Williams can fire a baseball over 90 mph across the diamond. The senior has skills that college scouts…...
Kevin Gorman's Take 5: Konnor Griffin isn't the only 19-year-old star on rise for the Pirates
11+ hour, 31+ min ago (1459+ words) Pirates shorstop Konnor Griffin smiles on the field before a game against the Padres, after signing a 9-year contract, on Wednesday, April 9, 2026, at PNC Park. (Christopher Horner | Trib Live) The major league debut and subsequent signing of Konnor Griffin to…...
High school roundup for April 8, 2026: Nolan Stefaniak fans 9 as Butler 1-hits North Allegheny
23+ hour, 23+ min ago (2045+ words) Nolan Stefaniak allowed one hit in six innings, striking out nine, to lead Butler to a 1-0 victory over North Allegheny in Section 1-6 A baseball Wednesday. Boden Lenyk singled and drove in a run for the Golden Tornado (6-2, 3-1). Gavin Ust doubled…...
3rd-ranked Plum baseball no-hits Penn-Trafford, remains unbeaten on season
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (670+ words) Plum starting pitcher Braden Kemmerer throws against Penn-Trafford on Wednesday at Penn-Trafford. (Chaz Palla | Trib Live) Home runs, efficiency on the basepaths, crisp defense and dialed-in pitching. Undefeated Plum had all that and more, and that was just in the…...
Bethel Park baseball celebrates "Buddies at the Ballfield
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (614+ words) Bethel Park seniors and coach Patrick Zehnder (right) take part in the team's annual "Buddies at the Ballfield" event April 7, 2026, at Bob Purkey Jr. Memorial Field. (Don Rebel | Trib Live) Bethel Park baseball players had their "Buddies" with them when…...
What to watch for in WPIAL sports on April 8, 2026: Marquee matchups set in Class 5 A baseball
2+ day, 1+ min ago (1036+ words) Penn-Trafford's Tanner De Stefano hits an RBI double against Latrobe on March 24. (Christopher Horner | Trib Live) There are key series in each section in Class 5 A baseball that are set to either begin or conclude Wednesday. In Section 1-5 A, Plum…...
Cubs pitcher Cade Horton headed for elbow surgery, will miss rest of 2026 season
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (205+ words) ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. " Chicago Cubs pitcher Cade Horton will miss the rest of the 2026 season after an MRI revealed UCL damage in his right elbow, Chicago manager Craig Counsell said Tuesday. "Cade is gonna have surgery," Counsell said before the…...
Latrobe baseball team mercy-rules Kiski Area
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (699+ words) Latrobe's Cole Short connects on a three-run double in the fourth inning against Kiski Area on Tuesday. (Dave Mackall | For Trib Live) Latrobe leaned on its lone returning starter from last season's baseball team to carry the once-beaten Wildcats to…...
Westmoreland County Community College baseball ends long losing streak vs. D1 foe
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (342+ words) The Westmoreland County Community College baseball team did something recently that it had not done in 34 years: defeat NCJAA Division I Potomac State (W. Va.). The Wolfpack (15-7) not only won one game, but they also swept a doubleheader by the scores…...
High school roundup for April 6, 2026: Clutch homer sends Gateway softball to 1st section win in 7 years
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (1694+ words) Malia Clemens hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the top of the seventh and winning pitcher Brianna Banner struck out 16 to lead Gateway to a 6-3 win over Mc Keesport in Section 2-5 A softball Monday, earning its first section win since…...