I do my job on the mound and then do what I can at the plate, always working on helping the team anyway I can.

My family vacations were softball tournaments.

I'm living a dream. I hope in 10 years people will know me as a gold medalist.

I realize the differences between my children and use what works for each of them individually.

I get has been great. It has opened so many doors for me.

The whole sexiness thing-I don't know if I'm comfortable with that. But it has helped the sport grow. I think it changes how people see women's athletics.

I can't tell you how much I respect all the single parents out there doing it all solo.