Cliff and Easton can get it done for us. They are going to get up there and throw strikes and let the defense play behind them. I think they both can be effective for us. |
Cliff is just a treat to coach now. He's a team player. He works hard both in games and in practices, and he is just a joy to be around. He is always the one sticking up for teammates, and he really looks out for the other guys. |
He obviously has some talent, or he wouldn't have attracted the interest of a team like Oklahoma State. He can run, throw, and he's strong. He can hit, and he has worked extremely hard to become a better player. |
He was a horrible practice player. He would show up late. He was lazy, and he was a disruptive player for the team. |
I thought he threw really well. He didn't have quite as much control on his off-speed stuff, but he battled. He threw as hard as I have seen but not as sharp. |
I thought we started extremely well. Even after jumping out big, I thought we had some pretty good at-bats in the later innings. We swung it pretty well. |
That is what it has been like the whole region season. We have tried to be aggressive on the bases. We try to put it in play and then run like crazy. |
They're (Smith and Smith) good ones. They could easily do it (win a title) with those guys. |
We've got to stay strong mentally. If your guys don't see a ball all game, it is tough to stay focused. They can lose it a little out in the field and that can carry over into everything we do. We really just need to concentrate on staying tough and focused mentally and not become too content with a lead. |