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Smithville nears repeat titles with undefeated run
The Smithville Lady Tigers varsity softball team moved one step closer to securing its second straight district championship after sweeping Navasota this past week and improving to a perfect 8-0 in district play.
The Lady Tigers picked up a 10-0 run-rule win over Navasota April 10. Shortstop Addison Otto once again led the way, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a team-high five RBIs.
Jessica Hinnant got the start in the circle and delivered a dominant performance, pitching a complete game shutout while allowing just two hits and striking out nine.
Smithville opened the scoring in the first inning on an RBI double from Jessi Davis, then added three more runs in the second inning behind singles from Hinnant and Otto to take a 4-0 lead.
The Lady Tigers continued to build their advantage in the third inning with an RBI single from Emery Bayer. A two-run single from Kenna Tiner in the fourth pushed the lead to 7-0.
Otto put the finishing touches on the win with a three-run home run, ending the game early and securing the double-digit victory for Smithville.
Smithville enters its final two games of the regular season against second-place Bellville, which stands at 7-1 in district play. The Lady Tigers hosted the Brahmas after press time Tuesday and will close out the series on the road at 6 p.m. Friday, in Bellville.
Smithville needs just one win to secure the outright championship.
