Roberto Clemente, remembered for his baseball prowess and humanitarian spirit, inspires ongoing tributes via the Roberto Clemente Weekend. Events include a fundraiser dinner, documentary screenings and a significant Spanish-language Pirates game broadcast to honor his legacy and impact.
P.T. Barnum's phrase "The Greatest Show on Earth" captures the essence of the Savannah Bananas' unique, entertaining baseball experience at PNC Park, blending humor, fan interaction and modified rules to create a remarkable event, leaving fans yearning for more.
Kim Miller discovered her late father's cherished autograph of Honus Wagner while sorting through his belongings. Following his wish, the autograph -- now contained on a plaque -- will be donated to the Honus Wagner Museum, serving as a tribute to an impactful childhood encounter with the baseball legend.
Four players from three West Hills high schools have made the All-State baseball team. Jackson Maddix (Bishop Canevin) and Thomas Medwig (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart) earned first-team honors, while teammate Iseia Fields-Schulz and Matteo Weber Montour received second-team recognition. Each player showcased impressive statistics and strong defensive skills.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart lost 7-6 to Tussey Mountain in the opening round of the PIAA Class 2A baseball tournament. Despite strong efforts from several players, crucial defensive mistakes played a key role in the loss and the Chargers finished the season at 15-9.
Boden Hilliard's sixth-inning single led Freedom Area to a 1-0 victory Wednesday over Our Lady of the Sacred Heart in the WPIAL Class 2A championship. Despite strong pitching from both teams, OLSH fell short but advanced to the PIAA tournament.
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart aims for its first WPIAL baseball championship against Freedom Area. OLSH, a No. 2 seed, previously reached the final in 2013 but lost.