Matt Stallbaumer
Matt Stallbaumer
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extra late routine
You've got to make the routine plays, especially late in extra innings. It's frustrating.
expect struggling
I addressed him: 'Come on, let's go.' I didn't expect to see him struggling to finish.
felt hands sharp
His hands were clammy and cold. He couldn't get comfortable. He complained that he felt sharp pains, and then they'd go away.
battle collapsed happened illnesses injuries lung prove sees
To see him battle all of the injuries and illnesses is exciting. Everything has happened to this kid. He sees it as a challenge. He's out to prove a point. A collapsed lung isn't going to keep him out.
ball dictate fall feed good struggle
(Wednesday) showed, as we have all season, that when we can't come out and get a lead, we're not a very good ball club. We feed off of being able to dictate tempo. But when we fall behind, we struggle in those situations.