Will Texas softball's Katie Stewart play in Championship Series after injury?

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Texas' hopes of repeating as champions in the Women's College World Series fall largely on the shoulders of first baseman Katie Stewart. The SEC Player of the Year helped Texas get past Tennessee in the semifinals with a clutch home run in Game 1, but an injury in Game 2 has fans worried about her availability for the Championship Series.

Stewart took a hard hit ball off the face, resulting in coach Mike White removing her from the game during the sixth inning. Texas went on to win while Stewart finished the victories over Tennessee with two home runs, two RBI and two runs scored.

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So, will Stewart's injury affect her in the Championship Series? Here's what we know?

Will Katie Stewart play in Championship Series?

She sure will. Stewart told reporters Tuesday, "My Lip's good. It's fine." She plans to be out there vs. Texas Tech.

Who is Katie Stewart?

One of the nation's best hitters. She ranks fourth nationally this season with 30 home runs, plus she's 11th in RBI (77) and ninth in slugging percentage (.989).

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