Missouri Quotes
5/22/2009 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
May 22, 2009
2009 Phillips 66 Big 12 Baseball Championship
Missouri Press Conference Quotes
Game 7 -- May 22, 2009
Head Coach Tim Jamieson
Opening Statement:
"As much as we want to get to Sunday, I still think that is real possibility. We are basically in an elimination situation, which we may experience next weekend, so it's helping us prepare for that."
On keeping starting pitcher Ian Berger in the game:
"We thought they were starting to measure him a little bit, and he hasn't been that far in a long time on a hot day. We thought he was pitching well, so we thought we'd leave him in as long as he could."
Senior pitcher Ian Berger
On his pitching performance today:
"I thought I threw pretty well. I kept the ball down most of the game and mixed all three pitches. I tried to keep them off balance as much as I could. I was working my fastball on both sides of the plate, and I thought that helped me get some outs."
On being called on to pitch in this game:
"I felt great. I have been pitching a little bit in the last couple of weeks and had some success. I was excited for the opportunity, but when my name was called I stepped up and was ready to compete and win a ballgame."
Junior outfielder Aaron Senne
On being prepared to face Texas Tech again:
"We were definitely ready for the challenge. He came out was throwing mid-90s and had a good breaking ball today. We had good base runners and got hits when we needed to and Berger pitched a heck of a game for us. That tough play at the plate was the difference in the game."
