Mark Grote

We were thinking of you guys over at your hotel.

We were thinking of you guys.

So I'm glad you guys could join us in the party.

So when you get back to your phone, Vinny, what's that text message going to say from Bobby Witt Jr.?

I'm hoping he's got a room key for me at his hotel.

That's what I'm hoping for.

That's it.

I don't even know what I'm feeling right now.

I mean, we had expectations that we could, but we did.

And I'm honored to just be a part of this.

Sometimes when someone who's hit as many home runs as you have Vinny, you know when it's gonna be a special day I saw you bunt on your first pitch.

So what were your thoughts your emotions heading into this one?

I'm pretty sure everybody knew how I had been hitting so far in this tournament.

And we scored more than them tonight, and that's the goal, and I'm super proud of this team.

I know how much pride you take in your defense, Vinny, as well.

What did that mean to you?

Woo!

For the captain, for the captain.

Celebratory.

Your defense, Vinny, all over the place last night, doing the splits last night, and then again today.