The difference between a win and a loss was one pitch. We knew it would be like that going in. Neither team was going to get more than two runs off these pitchers. Gabby just hung a pitch.

The difference between a win and a loss was one pitch.

We knew with the quick turnaround and the emotion we spent and the letdown we received from Sunday's loss, we would need energy and consistent play from our nonstarters. They gave us a big lift.

For a loss of a friend does not make oneself full of sorrow, but it brings you all closer together as one.

Last year's over with and what happened is in the past, but it's big to see her out here playing again.

The embers of sorrow will smolder quickly after dealing with the raging fire known as loss.