Ken Ashlock

I thought Melissa pitched well enough to keep us in the game. I was disappointed in how discouraged our girls read more

I thought Melissa pitched well enough to keep us in the game. I was disappointed in how discouraged our girls became when the Hawks' victory seemed imminent. The game became too emotional for our side.

We haven't played in 10 days. We've been inside a lot and practiced our hitting. Defensively, we're a better team read more

We haven't played in 10 days. We've been inside a lot and practiced our hitting. Defensively, we're a better team than that. It was nice to get out. We were rusty.

I think our girls were in awe of their pitcher.

I think our girls were in awe of their pitcher.

I was really happy that the girls didn't quit (when they got down). Our pitcher got lit up and lit read more

I was really happy that the girls didn't quit (when they got down). Our pitcher got lit up and lit up hard. Our kids could have very easily put their heads down and quit, but they didn't. Our kids executed very well.

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive read more

We're just playing real solid defensively right now. The kids are rotating really well in our bunt coverage and defensive coverage. Alyssa has really stepped it up, both at the plate and pitching.