Ron Rushing
Ron Rushing
bats behind close defense good great innings matt played plays six swung threw
It was tough. We actually played a great game. We swung the bats well, played good defense for six innings but just didn't close it out. Matt threw well. We just didn't make plays behind him.
dedicate game hard thinking time tough
They were excited. They were going to dedicate the game to C.J.. He's going through a hard time right now, and they're thinking about him. We're here when he's ready. It's a tough subject. They were real close.
blowing kids nine pushed runs wind
We were down 11-2 and 13-4 during the game. The wind was blowing out big time. We were down nine runs and there was no sense of urgency. The kids really pushed themselves.
ball bit changed eye good hands keeps mechanics puts senior stepped swinging worked
We worked on his mechanics a little bit and changed it up. But he's got a good eye for the ball, keeps his hands back and puts the ball in play. He's been swinging it well, and he stepped up and delivered. That's what a senior does.