NPF USSSA Pride

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Published on June 19, 2012 under National Pro Fastpitch (NPF)
USSSA Pride News Release


Georgia alum, Kristyn Sandberg did not dissappoint as she stepped up to the plate five times in the opening weekend, yielding a RBI single her first time at bat. For the weekend series against the Chicago Bandits,the USSSA Pride went 1-3 as Sandberg maintained a .600 average with three hits, a double and two RBI's total.

When did you get to Orlando?

KS: We left for Florida about a week and a half ago.

What was it like to play on the professional level?

KS: Well the competitiveness week in and week out. You have to always be on your A game.

You're playing with some of the best softball players in the world. How does it feel to be considered in that category and is it at all intimidating?

KS: It's an honor to play with former Olympians. It's not really intimidating, but it is a learning experience.

What's your favorite movie and TV show?

KS: Favorite Movie: Toy Story

Favorite TV Show: Law and order SVU

Favorite Quotes:

KS: I don't really have any favorite quotes, but I love the speech from Miracle. "They might beat you ten times but tonight's important."

Any guilty Pleasure?

KS: Ice Cream

Favorite moment in softball?

KS: My first trip to NCAA Women's College World Series in 2009 as a freshman. We finished in the Final 4.

If you weren't playing softball what would you be doing?

KS: Playing ice hockey.

What are your current living conditions?

KS: I live in a house with 3 other players Danielle Lawrie, Tonya Callahan and Sarah Pauly. When we're on the road Brittany Mack is my roommate.

Where are your practices held?

KS: We practice in Kissimmee, Florida.

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