Some girls have different strategies. They might not start out as fast. I know the other girls are trying as hard as I am. I'm probably just focusing on keeping my pace and staying strong.

I didn't know what to expect, and it's been fun so far. I try to think of ways to make myself go faster and listen to splits. I pretty much have to work off what I have.

I tell myself I'm almost done. As painful as it might be, keep going. All the others are back there, keep pushing.

I think she was trying to protect me.

The rumors are just flying rampant and we're just trying to figure out why.

One of the things that we're trying to do is use our speed. The girls are more skilled with the bat so we're willing to take more gambles that may seem unconventional. I mean who in their right mind is going to bunt their No. 4 hitter in the first inning of the first game? We did.