(Even) when I've got the elements against me, my breaking ball still had bite late in the game, and I was still able to spot the fastball. I feel like I'm getting there.

When I first game up I had some butterflies. Now I feel more comfortable. I try to hit the ball hard and find something to drive.

It was late when we were done and dinner had been served so we decided to get a quick bite on the way to the hotel.

I've always said if you can't run the ball, you won't be able to get any passing game going, and we couldn't tonight.

Talk about pitching a great game. He's mixing in his breaking ball and his changeup just enough to keep them off the sinker at times. Brandon, when he's got that sinker going like that, he's tough to deal with.

I'm going to give you the ball, and you give it back to me in good shape when the game is over.