We have young kids who need to produce in key spots. Bob is a good No. 2 guy and Marcus has a real strong bat.

We are so thankful to be able to provide the kids with extra types of activities in this day and age when obesity and inactivity is a big problem.

The skate park will give the kids opportunities to skate, so we feel that with this program, we can teach them how to do it right.

I think we're a much better team now. The kids are finally performing the way we thought they could early in the year.

It's definitely the most intense game we've played this year. The kids were fighting hard. They needed breathers. Emotions were really high.

Things are pretty even. I'd be hard-pressed to name a No. 1 pitcher right now. It's a fairly inexperienced staff.