For the second straight game, Emerald will face off against Westside. The Vikings will host the Rams at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Emerald has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the contest with three straight defeats, while Westside will come in with five straight victories.
On Wednesday, Emerald came up short against Westside and fell 10-7.
For Westside's part, Peyton Milford looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Milford has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Phoenix Herndon was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March of 2024. Jacob Holmes was another key player, going 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Westside's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-6. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.0 runs over those games. As for Emerald, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
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