Famous Quotes & Sayings

That was a much better game, offensively. We swung the bats well enough to keep us in the game and we made the plays when we needed too. Timely hitting is what is going to win games. We got the timely hits when we needed them.

Kevin Quinn

That's the team that we've been battling the last couple of years.

Francois Beauchemin

That's what happens sometimes when you battle hard, compete and you want to win. You've got to do whatever it takes.

That's two pitchers and a catcher (missing time). That's a whole battery right there.

That's two in a row. Hopefully we can spread 'em out and get the bats going at home.

Jay Payton

That's been our problem pretty much down the stretch. We haven't been able to capitalize on opportunities. That's why we're five games back instead of even, because we're not swinging the bats a little better.

That's been our key all year. Our defense has kept us in games and our bats have won them for us.

I was proud of our effort for three quarters. Unfortunately, we didn't finish the fourth quarter well. Our inexperience showed a little down the stretch; we play a tough schedule and right now are battling some injuries to key players.

I was proud of them for battling back, but it's really frustrating. At the start of the third quarter, which is so very important, we came out and gave up three quick baskets. All of a sudden, we are down 13. That's really important to establish (tempo) at the start of the third quarter and not let them jump on you. That really hurt us. We spent the rest of the time catching up.

I was real happy for Jen because she's had a few tough games recently. She swung the bat real well (in this game) and it was nice to see her get a couple of good shots. After she drove in the first run, she helped everybody get in a groove.

I was pleased that our violent crime rate was down a little, overall. Our domestic battery, aggravated battery and sexual assaults ... were generally down, but robbery was up fairly significantly.

Roger Clemens

I was pitching 100% at this time of year regardless. It was my job after the guys came out and put the numbers on the board -- threw strikes, not walk anybody, get them back in and swinging the bat a little bit.

I was optimistic going in after the week of practice that we had. I thought we were more comfortable offensively. We swung the bats better, and hopefully things will continue in that direction.

I was battling all night long, really. I wasn't as concerned about my losing streak on the road as I was my stiff neck.

I was most impressed with how dominant we were. My kids gave up only four points all night and two came on escapes where we let them up. We're battle tested, rested and healthy.

I was more concerned that if we didn't make a change that we wouldn't get it turned around. I understand that it's a very short period of time for us to turn this around .B .B . we're in a battle with a lot of good hockey teams.

I wasn't getting hits but I felt like I was swinging the bat OK. I wasn't striking out. I was comfortable up there, so I wasn't really worried about it.

Jeffrey Sachs

I would hope that Malawi would pull together. Rather than having such an intense internal political battle there could be unity in the country politically so that these critical needs can be addressed effectively.

I would like to see Brian Ashton at Bath for several more years.

Rachel Platten

My biggest fear is that I'm not good enough. I have this voice in my head that I've been battling for years that says, 'You're not really talented enough. You don't really deserve this.'

Peter Wright

Most of the people here think this is the best-kept secret in Baton Rouge. If you're wondering what the dirty little secret is, there isn't one. We're just north of Florida Boulevard, that's all.

Merck is going to fight an uphill battle every time they step in the courtroom.

Brian Smith

Mike has been brilliant for us. He is a Bath boy and there has been a massive interest in him, but if we can keep winning we might convince him to stay here. He has a great rugby intellect and is sure to figure very heavily in the future of English rugby.

Michigan has the same kind of team. Nebraska-Omaha really has a couple of forwards that can put the puck in the net and skate as well. I think we've been prepared in our league to battle a team like BC.

Who know what would have happened if we played like that for 40 minutes. But I thought we showed great character battling back the way we did.

Ian Holloway

Whoever picks up this baton has to be able to carry it forward,

Mike Scioscia

When that happens it puts more of a burden on a guy like Vlad. Sometimes you can pitch around one guy in the middle, and we've seen that. When Vlad was out of the lineup we hung in there. We had some guys swinging the bat well. I don't think we go as far as Vlad goes, but we need more than that.

Bruce Williams

I think Marion is a very tough team. We had to battle the whole game to come out ahead.

Rahul Dravid

I thought it was a very professional performance from our boys. The key was the bowling. They bowled really well on a good batting track.

Don Andrews

I thought Lorin Thurgood had one of the greatest at bats I've ever seen.

I thought in the second inning we had some really big hits and that kind of set the tone for the game. It was great to see some guys come through with some clutch hitting. I think we showed that we're capable of being a good offensive team when everybody's clicking and swinging the bats the way that they can.

Brian Willsie

I thought in the first period we played pretty strong. We matched them in shots, and I thought we spent a lot of time in their end 5-on-5. They got a couple good opportunities on the power play, and ... it's always tough to battle back on a team like that. If we had a bounce here or there ...

John Jones

I think (the team is) excited about beating Monterey. They feel very good about themselves. But I also think they're focused and ready to go back to battle again.