Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

I felt good in the bullpen and even when we came out in the first inning I felt fairly good.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

And they know I didn't hold expectations for them like I do for myself. But I also tell them I'm not going to lower the expectations I do have for them because we're playing Division II.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

The athletes are still out competing the same as a Division I team, and I think we've done a good job of creating an atmosphere where they're responsible for their actions and their play.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

I didn't bring my headphones, I'd watched the two movies they had played and I was just like, 'Can we please find a donor that wants to give us a private jet? This is not Okay.'

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

I think we mixed a lot more curveballs than normal because they were either going after my drop or laying off of it and that's normally my go-to (pitch).

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

The biggest thing is no matter what level I've played at, there is something I can bring to them.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

We had to adjust and threw a few more rise balls and curves but it worked.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

I've had moments where I realize my body isn't going to withstand many more seasons, but I am very satisfied with my career and I am trying not to look at retirement as a sad thing.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

But I wasn't getting in my pace, staying within myself, I was getting a little rushed. So I think I finally took a couple deep breaths and let myself get my timing back.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

When someone you have a lot of respect for believes in you, it helps you believe in yourself.

Cat Osterman
Cat Osterman

I'm sure when the times comes, there will be tears, but there are other avenues that I am embracing with much more passion these days.