The Pittsburgh Pirates announced today that is has made improvements in left field, the 300 level and an administration building meeting center as the 2015 season approaches. “It is important for the Pirates, and we believe the City of Pittsburgh, that PNC Park continues to be widely considered as the best ballpark in America,” Pirates President Frank Coonelly said in a press release. “We view PNC Park as one of Major League Baseball’s iconic ballparks, and we understand that iconic ballparks ... Read More
Cole remains perfect with win over Angels
In a game that was close to his heart, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole literally felt right at home in defeating the Los Angeles Angels 5-2. The Newport Beach, California born Cole had his best start to date and displayed a fastball that topped out at 101 miles per hour and according to Root Sports color commentator Bob Walk ‘a 92 mile per hour change up’. This was all while earning his third win in as many starts to open the season. Regardless of what pitch was thrown, Cole showed ... Read More
Point Park wins conference tournament
Unranked all season, predicted to finish third in their conference, injuries and family emergencies were some of the obstacles the Point Park women’s basketball team dealt with, but in the end it was all worth the frustrations as the team has clinched its second straight trip to the national tournament. Here’s how it happened: The Pioneers went 2-1 in their final three games of the season but even the loss turned into a victory as it was against non-conference West Virginia Tech and on ... Read More
Pioneers contending for KIAC crown
All that separates the Point Park women’s basketball team from the end of the season is three games, but since the last article a lot has happened. Here is a glimpse on the latest occurrences: 1/9 PPU 59 Maine-Fort Kent 46 Despite sloppy play, the Pioneers were able to get this win – a needed win as it bridged Kentucky trips and also ended a two game losing streak. Anna Shaw led Point Park with 14 points and 13 rebounds. All 11 healthy players were in the game for the Pioneers, and ... Read More
Pioneers weekend in Kentucky finds mixed results
Alice Lloyd 63 PPU WBB 57 Alice Lloyd was the one team this season that has solved Point Park at home and they did the same on the road. Katresa Savisky led Point Park with a career high 24 points while Emily Schartner had 15 points. “I have huge respect for them,” Head Coach Tony Grenek said. “They legitimately have a weapon at each position.” The Pioneers struggled early just to put the ball in the basket and scored just 19 points in the first half. Leading scorer Ja’Nia McPhatter ... Read More
Inconsistent Pioneer men hope to get back on track
The Point Park men’s basketball team won five of its first six games of the season, however, a recent five game losing skid and now after a win, they find themselves with six wins and six losses. “That losing streak was tough, those losses got us in a deep hole that was hard for us to get out of,” junior guard Gabe McNeal said. “We were losing confidence.” Like all Point Park teams this season, the men dealt with the transition to the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and were ... Read More
‘Underdog’ Pioneers roll off eight in a row
Following a berth in the NAIA National Tournament in the first year under Head Coach Tony Grenek, the Point Park University women’s basketball team looks to build on their success in a new conference. The Pioneers are now members of the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and in the preseason were voted to finish third in the conference. The role of underdog is one the team embraced all of last season, and one they have enjoyed this season as well. “I like it better that way,” ... Read More