It was a big thrill for them. I took a peek up there after I crossed home plate, and they were all jumping up and down. It was great.

213

It was a total surprise. I had a place to live in Louisville and everything. It was a shock. I just have to get as ready as I can and try to stay up here for a while.

208

I was already set up with a place to live in Louisville. All that is put on hold.

180

I still have a lot of improvements to make, but I'm very excited to have the opportunity.

161

It's a good sign that we're starting to score runs in bunches.

151

It's just really an overall feeling of joy. That's the only thing I can say. I feel like I'm a little kid again, playing Little League for the first time.

150

It's great. I had no idea why they called me in [Friday]. It was like they dropped a bombshell. I took the scenic route, but I'm really excited.

112

It was a tough loss, but you've still got to give credit to our pitching staff. They've held us together for the first couple of weeks. Once we start holding our own as an offense, we're going to be a pretty strong team.

106

It's always tough. I'll go down and play and try to tear it up there.

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