Spencer Smith hits a backhand.
Spencer Smith competing at the Veolia Sacramento Open presented by Best Day Brewing. PPA Tour

Smith to sub in for Black Bears at MLP D.C.

DALLAS, TX - Spencer Smith will fill in for the injured D.J. Young as a member of the California Black Bears later this week at MLP D.C.

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Smith—a two-time Challenger level finalist—will join Rafa Hewett, Emily Cederquist, and Amanda Hendry as the Black Bears make their season debut in the nation’s capital.

The team is scheduled to play seven matches over the four-day event and will begin its season facing off against the Florida Smash and Frisco Pandas on Thursday.

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