I'd say the competitor in me doesn't ever want to lose a game. I understand the rationale, that it would bring our team back down to Earth. At the same time, I don't want to lose.

We talked about the good experience we've had at tournaments in California. We wanted to create our own, and hopefully, we can take some things from out there and some of our ideas and make it better.

He had a really low pitch count - he was in the 40s when the game ended.

We're definitely chasing them. They're the best team in Palm Beach County.

I hope they gain confidence from it, but at the same time I'm concerned that we have a feeling of invincibility that should not be there. Eventually, you're going to be taken out in a one-run game. We need to get better at the plate.

We'd be honored to match up against them.

The kid is the smartest baseball player I've ever coached. He has a great instinct and a great feel for the game. He makes things happen for us.

We knew going (into this season) that we had a deep staff and wouldn't rely on one arm. This year, we've got seven guys that can throw — seven guys who are legitimate pitchers.

We want our tournament to be the most prestigious in the country.