When we went to Wisconsin last year they had that streak and it's one of the things our guys talked about. They really wanted to end that.

I've told these guys, we're a good team. We don't have great players like we did last year.

I think he's one of those guys that Earl Weaver talked about, when you get into the car, you come to the park and know that he's pitching for you, you feel pretty good. I certainly feel pretty good. I feel pretty good with all of them right now. They're all doing a good job. Hopefully, it's contagious and we can keep it up.

We didn't get back on 'D' like we should have. Some of it was mental, guys missing shots and they don't run back.

It's taken a toll on him. Both those guys, that's inside and they have to fight through that. There's a big weight on their backs. But to sit there and worry about it and let games pass by and then kick yourself in the butt ... You've got to cut loose and play, but that's easier said than done.

It's going to be important that they want more and they're hungry. The seniors are not real vocal guys. How they develop as leaders, how demanding they are, how hard they compete in the workouts and the practices will be key.