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all coines down to who is pitching: who’s at the
id determines the game,” said Head Coach Robin
«on. This comment comes at a lime when the
man right-handed pitcher Casev Albright has come
f the woodwork to manhandle opponents, going so
to walk away from previously seated No? 2 Lane
a 16-0 victory in the past week.
[e’s impressed lis Mu’*e a bit.” said Assistant Coach
iopple. -‘He’s definitely earned a tew starts.”
ibinson'-was on par, “He’s pays attention really
he started out a bit wild, but he's become a much,
better locator.”
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” I be learn is fine." said Jake Boyd, one of the right- game,” he said calmly. "Less relief pitching means you
handed pitchers currently out with an injury. “They have to stay focused and stay, on the program.” .
know what they need to do.”
Other players described similar feelings': The com
Bray's thoughts paralleled Boyd’s. “Some 'clutch monality seemed, to be taking one game at a time ana i
things have been happening,” he said with a stnile. “It’s working hard as they work there way up to the final
great when things tall your way for bit.”
regular season game against Mt. Hood.
Bray might be right, as it seems Mother Nature has
Robinson’s closing statements summednp the' whole
decided to side with the Cougars lately with all the situation. “I’m very proud of. these 17 guys,” he said
rainouts. “It helps,” Robinson confirmed. “It's timely solemnly. “They’ve worked hard, and have really shown
because the guys needed some rest.”.
a lol of character.”
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a pitcher, outfielder, and great
at bat. Greenstein is a sopho
more here at Clackamas and a
graduate of Oregon City High
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mates have great things to say
about him, and he was more
than willing to answer a few
questions.
How are you feeling this
far in the season?
A little nervous, it’s a little
bit of a footrace right now. I’m
really excited though to see
how it turns out: It’s tough, but
I’m just taking one game at a
time.
How do you feel about -the
team?
Oh, love the team. They’re
a great group of guys; I have
a lot of fun with them. I’m
excited about next year. We’ve
got some good freshman, and
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asked to play all those differ
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It’s fun, but it’s also a lot
of pressure. You know, if I’m
pitching, than I’m thinking
about hitting. If I’m hitting, I’m
thinking about pitching. It’s not
bad; it’s just a lot of pressure,
definitely at the plate.
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know it’s just a completely
different game. It shows who
can hit the ball and who can’t.
Small ball is also a lot bigger
here in college too.
So, what’s the next step?
(Laugh) My dad was kind of
a hard-ass. When I was young
er I needed something to do in
the spring and so, why not try
it - you know?
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school?
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pitcher Matt Brause. Do the
haircuts help?
(Laugh) Yes... No, it’s fun.
It lightens everything up. It
just keeps a positive attitude,
makes it fun atmosphere.
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David Greenstein gets ready to “Just Do It” at a practice.
This sophomore pitches and hits for the Cougars.
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Thank you, David, any
closing statements?
(Laugh) Go cougars...'