May 22, 2005

Recap |  Final Stats

FRESNO, Calif. -

California Head Coach Diane Ninemire
On winning four straight games to capture the regional:
This team knows what it is like to go to the World Series and they did not want to let it go. We stayed focused and came out with one goal in mind. We prepare for these moments at the start of the year so when the pressure situations come around we are prepared. Kelly Anderson did a great job today. She pitched really well in the first game and came back strong in the second game. We are one step closer to our goal.

Third baseman Vicky Galindo
On her game-winning homer:
I just tried to stay with the ball. I didn't think it was going out but it kept going. I was excited though I thought we would score more runs. We kept making adjustments. We were hitting the ball and just waiting for things to happen. (Fresno State starter) Jamie (Southern) is a great pitcher; we were just able to get to her today. The Long Beach State game was definitely a turning point for us.

California starter Kelly Anderson
General statement:
I just tried to focus on each pitch. The game can go either way on the swing of a bat. I was able to hit my spots today and it worked for me.

Fresno State Head Coach Margie Wright
General Statement:
I believe that we are a much better team that what we played today. I am proud of this team for their effort; we just did not execute. Cal came in with a lot of momentum and they were able to build on that. It is very tough to beat somebody who has been there and wants to go back. It's a game of inches and we know that sometimes that is what you lose by. The pitcher did a great job with her change up; it kept us off balance. We faced a very good team today that has been there before and we just did not execute.

Fresno State starter Jamie Southern
On pitching:
The umpire had a wide zone which allowed both pitchers to work the outside and off the plate. They were obviously able to adjust better than we did. I felt strong and ready to go. It just didn't happen for me today. I made a good pitch to (Vicky) Galindo but she just went down and got it.

Fresno State right fielder Daisy Gaynor
On Galindo's home run:
I thought I might have a play on the ball. I went back on it knowing the fence was close. I reached and just couldn't get it.