Live updates and score for Texas UIL softball semifinal between Katy vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo

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The Texas UIL softball playoffs have reached the semifinals, and the Lone Star State has its share of top-ranked contenders battling for a shot at the national title.

Three Texas teams, in fact, occupy the No. 2-4 slots in the latest edition of the MaxPreps national rankings. That includes the No. 2 Lake Creek [Montgomery] Lions, No. 3 Melissa Cardinals, and No. 4 Barbers Hill [Mt. Belvieu] Eagles. Just a few slots back are the Midway [Waco] Panthers, sitting in the No. 10 position, and the Katy Tigers at No. 14.

A national championship doesn't appear to be in the cards for Katy, but it wouldn't shock anybody in Texas if they go on to win the Class 6A Division II championship. They'll take on the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears Thursday evening in one of that bracket's two semifinals.

Game time is set for 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST local.

HOW TO WATCH: Katy vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on the NFHS Network

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SIXTH INNING

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PSJA just unable to solve Katy's pitching. Still 2-0 headed to the bottom of the frame.

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FIFTH INNING

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Katy scoreless as well, and they cling to that 2-0 lead headed to the sixth.

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PSJA still scoreless after their turn in the fifth.

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FOURTH INNING

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Katy comes up empty as well.

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PSJA unable to crack Katy's pitching, yet, and they're still scoreless as Katy comes up to bat in the bottom of the fourth.

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THIRD INNING — Katy 2, PSJA 0

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And that's where it stands headed to the fourth inning.

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Lexie Waugh doubles Katy's lead with one swing of the bat, going yard for a 2-0 lead.

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PSJA still unable to scratch any runs across the plate. Katy up next in the bottom of the inning.

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SECOND INNING — Katy 1, PSJA 0

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Katy comes up empty as well, and they head to the third inning.

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PSJA comes up empty again, and Katy is back to the plate leading, 1-0

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FIRST INNING — Katy 1, PSJA 0

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EK Smith smashes a solo shot to give Katy a 1-0 lead, and that's where the first inning ends.

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Katy strikes out the side, and they head to the bottom of the first with the Tigers up.

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They are under way!

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Coming soon! Game time is set for 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST local!

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How can I watch Katy vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo?

• Date: 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST local, Thursday, May 21
• WATCH:Katy vs. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo on the NFHS Network

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