53 Quotes by Terri Sullivan

Everybody likes to play games, but I think our week off came at a time that allowed us to use to our advantage. Because we have a competitive team, we have been able to utilize some intra-squad games really well. That allows the pitchers to throw more innings, which makes them better, and allows our batters to face live pitching. You don't miss a beat as far as the feel of the game that way.

It keeps us from getting close to them, and that's where we're most effective in saving babies ... if we can talk to them quietly.

The larger that number becomes, the more likely you're going to have someone come up with a problem.

Iowa is traditionally a stronghold in the Big Ten. I think there's no better time to play them. We felt good coming off the wins against Loyola. You can't pick and choose who you're going to play. You just have to win each inning.

I really think we've faced some of the nation's most elite pitchers this season. Anytime there's a challenge, there's an opportunity to do something good. You have to give full effort and good things usually happen.

In order to be successful this weekend, our pitchers need to throw strikes and make our opponents earn what they get. Offensively, we need to continue to produce with runners on base. As a team, we need to take the field in the frame of mind that you must win every inning and play with confidence.

Claire continues to get stronger as our season progresses. She is really throwing good pitches and a good mix of pitches. No matter what, to win two games in a day against the same team is a great accomplishment. She's our horse, the leader of our staff and we're really proud she's grown during the season.

I'd rather be in Los Angeles than any city in the world. In many regards, we're one of the best prepared in the nation in terms of experience and based on previous natural disasters and the like.