The ball finds holes, takes funny bounces, but there are no excuses.

Making a decision is the right decision.

It's a funny-shaped ball, and sometimes that ball doesn't break for you. But this is just the start.

It's a matter of running a tight ship and pounding home the idea that baseball needs to be played the right way. The only thing he asks is you come [in] and bust your [tail]. Show up when you're supposed to. Do what you're supposed to.

I felt good, and we persevered.

I struggled to get the ball down. I got steamrolled again. One thing led to another.