John Carroll Catholic came out on top against Port St. Lucie on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run first inning. The Rams blew past the Jaguars 14-4. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Jaguars recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Tyler Fitzgerald
| 02/18/26 vs Port St. Lucie | 2 |
| 02/13/26 @ Viera | 1 |
| 04/29/25 @ The First Academy | 1 |
| 04/21/25 vs Montverde Academy | 1 |
| 04/15/25 vs Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy | 1 |
Tyler Fitzgerald was a major factor no matter where he played. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Fitzgerald was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs. Those two runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, John Carroll Catholic got a massive performance out of James Hebb, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and one run. Evans Crary was another key player, getting on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
John Carroll Catholic always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Port St. Lucie only posted an OBP of .375.
John Carroll Catholic's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Port St. Lucie, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-2.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. John Carroll Catholic will challenge Providence School at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Port St. Lucie, they will take on Martin County at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so the Jaguars' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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