['Higginbotham told the referee] He never touched me, I dived out the way ... I don't care, get off the pitch.

You don't meddle with the referee just before you go on the pitch.

The assistant referee was in a better position and saw it was a clear handball. But the referee told him to put his flag down. A decision like that could cost us the title.

The referee told me he ruled it a joint possession, That's a good question.

It was a little overwhelming. They told me a couple of days ago I was going to pitch against the Twins. I didn't know how to prepare. I just went out there and threw strikes.

We were told he would pitch sometime in that first game -- possibly.