Baseball Recap: John Carroll Gets the Win

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Previous Games

05/04/26 - Home	4-2 W
04/01/26 - Home	5-13 L
03/31/26 - Away	16-6 W
03/30/26 - Home	9-2 W
04/16/25 - Away	10-3 W
+ 5 more games

John Carroll took an eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Loyola Blakefield, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Patriots skirted past the Dons 4-2. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted against the Dons since April 29, 2024.

John Carroll pushed their record up to 18-14 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.0 runs over those games. As for Loyola Blakefield, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-16 record this season.

John Carroll will head out to challenge Mount St. Joseph at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Gaels' pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so the Patriots' hitters will have their work cut out for them. Loyola Blakefield does not have any more games scheduled as of now.