They got us to play the kind of game they wanted us to, and anytime a team can do that, they're going to have an advantage.

He seems to get better every game. What we're trying to get out of Trent is more consistent play because we really rely on him.

Being the last game of the night, the guys will be really anxious. Hopefully for us, everyone will come out and play hard and with a lot of energy, and we'll get settled in early.

We didn't play our game ... and that took us out of our rhythm. We're a rhythm and finesse team, and we were taken out of (our rhythm) -- and that's the way that goes.

We're always thrilled when we get ex-big leaguers to play for us. Now, we're getting a former major league announcer to work for us.

It's about us-we've got to play well (for) ourselves. If we play at our highest level and (Stanford) plays well, we'll take our chances.