HUTTO — The Hutto Hippos varsity softball team fell 10-8 to Stony Point in its district opener on Monday, Feb. 24, as the Tigers powered their way to victory with five home runs.
Senior outfielder Mia Sanchez led Hutto at the plate, going 4-for-4 with an RBI.
Hutto’s pitching struggled early as Stony Point hit a two-run homer in the top of the first to take a 2-0 lead.
The Tigers extended their advantage in the second with a four-run inning that included two more home runs and an RBI single.
Despite the early 6-0 deficit, the Hippos continued to battle, scoring in the bottom of the second on an RBI double from senior Makenzie Klos.
Stony Point added to its lead with a three-run homer in the fourth and a solo shot in the fifth. The Hippos fought back in the sixth, cutting the deficit to 10-3 after RBI singles from sophomore Lexi Garcia and junior Kenna Spence.
Down to their final three outs, the Hippos mounted a last-inning rally.
Martinez led off with a home run to make it 10-4.
Hutto then loaded the bases with one out after three walks, and another walk forced in a run to make it 10-5.
An error by the Tigers brought home two more, cutting the lead to 10-7.
A fielder’s choice made it 10-8, but a lineout to right field ended the comeback.
Hutto fell to 0-5 on the season as it continues to search for its first win. The Hippos were back in action against Lake Belton on Tuesday, Feb.
25, and will travel to Round Rock on Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m.
