We battled back. We just didn't get enough timely hitting again today. We got enough to stay in the game but not enough to win.

He's going up to see the specialist today and if he says he needs an operation, it would be crazy to play him on Saturday unless his mind is right,

There's no way I was going to make it to school today.

To tell you the truth, that's how I expect Brett to pitch every game. He's really come a long way since last year.

Games like this are good for us. It will get us ready for next week. It's always good playing the quality competition Althoff provides.

John Book, for his first start of the year, pitched a great game. He gave us a really good effort today on the mound.