Lori Blade Great Quotations

She threw a great game. She moved the ball around very well and got her change up over for strikes a couple of times. She really looked comfortable out there. The girls behind her did a real nice job of talking and calming her down. There were a few times when she fell behind hitters, but she battled back and got the job done. You really can't ask for anything more than what she did today.

She's been doing a great job. I can't say enough for her holding that post position down with everybody out. That's what we've needed her to do and that's what she's done.

Credit Tammy and those Alton kids. They played a great game and had a great game plan. We had some good shots and couldn't get them to go down tonight, but we didn't quit and Anya on the boards was huge.

There's always one (tough game) in there. (Bethalto) turned in a great effort. They have to be proud of their effort.

Syd was great today. She moved the ball around, she changed speeds, she kept them off-balance and threw a great game.

Syd threw another great game. She was not sharp early on and they got a run, but she settled in after that and tossed a great game.