For the second straight game, Westside will face off against Laurens. The Rams will welcome the Raiders at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.
Westside took a seven-run loss the last time they faced off against Laurens, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rams sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 victory over the Raiders on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Caleb Christian
| 03/18/26 @ Laurens | 4 |
| 03/11/26 vs Fountain Inn | 2 |
| 02/28/26 @ Spring Valley | 4 |
Caleb Christian made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. What's more, he posted four strikeouts, the most he's had over his last three matchups. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run. That run was his first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brody Caudle, who went 3-for-4 with one home run and one double. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025. Another player making a difference was Noah Pate, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Westside's victory bumped their record up to 5-6. As for Laurens, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-6.
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