Shawn Gilmer
Shawn Gilmer
against ahead backs complete expect pitchers played region tough wall work
This is a tough region that we play. We can't put our backs against the wall like this and expect to win. They made our pitchers work and got ahead in the counts. They played a complete game.
break good guys ready rested stretch time winning wonderful
This break comes at a good time for us. It would have been wonderful to go into it on a winning note. We need this time to get our guys rested and ready to go for the stretch run.
athletes great losing meant overall program sports
Our overall sports program is losing a great athlete. He is one of the better athletes to come out of here in a long time. He has meant a lot to this school.
good hung proud regional win
I was proud of the way we hung in there and fought. It's always good to get a win in regional play.
upside
If there is an upside to this game, it's that we didn't quit.
catch effort shut team
In years past, we'd get a big lead, shut down and let the other team catch up. We didn't quit, and that's the kind of effort we'll need all year.
fastball record
I don't know if (the 12 strikeouts) is a record or not, but it's close. He really had his fastball working tonight.
again ball classic guys hit pitching played proud second six stayed straight week winning
I am very proud of my guys for winning the Boll Weevil Classic for the second straight year. It was a long week in which we played six games, but they stayed focused. We hit the ball really well this week and once again our pitching was outstanding.
game guys perfect
I told the guys it wasn't perfect, but it was as perfect a game as we've had in a long time.
community giving past successful support tremendous
I want everyone who can, to come out and support us. This fundraiser is important to us. We have been successful in the past with the community giving up tremendous help.
came ready
They came ready to play. They pounded us pretty good.
advantage asleep central expect five game looked run start team
We didn't come out with any intensity. We looked like we were asleep in the first inning. You can't give a team like Central a five run advantage to start the game and expect to win.
came committed defense errors hit led played six
We just did not hit and play defense like I know we can. We committed six errors that led to six unearned runs. Auburn came in and played great. I have to give them credit.