1.   Considering the stark facts presented, Allison said she came home encouraged.

2.   Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who has been skeptical over the Los Angeles bid largely because of a lack of public support, said he came away encouraged.

3.   Nunez came back to retire the next three batters, the last two on strikeouts, and Tracy still said he came away encouraged.

4.   Law said he came away encouraged.

5.   Still, Woods came away encouraged.