(The coaches) told the kids if we could play our best ball, we could beat them. The girls believed that and did it.

That's what softball is all about - taking advantage of what is given.

I would like to score earlier in the game (than the third inning), but if the bottom of the order gets on and scores (that's fine).

We take the book everywhere we go. It's not just my husband ? we're a 'Chicken Soup' family, I guess.

She was doing a good job of hitting her spots. One bad pitch can make you or break you. She stayed strong.