I would like to score earlier in the game (than the third inning), but if the bottom of the order gets on and scores (that's fine).

That's what softball is all about - taking advantage of what is given.

(The coaches) told the kids if we could play our best ball, we could beat them. The girls believed that and did it.

She was doing a good job of hitting her spots. One bad pitch can make you or break you. She stayed strong.