(Howard) had been throwing me curve balls because I hung with him earlier in the game. He had to come back with a fastball. I waited for the pitch and drove it.

I threw a curve ball and I hung it and he (Buchanan) hit it right.

Life has the habit of throwing curve balls to determine if you are paying attention.

Kick him in the balls before he kicks you in yours

I didn't like it that our guys threw so many balls. They were all throwing strikes pitching in the bullpen. It is amazing what happens when you put a hitter at the plate.

The last inning he was throwing better than (the earlier innings). He did a good job of finishing.