I told them to put the elements out of their mind. Anybody who mentioned it or complained, I said I would kick them off the bench. It wasn't that bad to me. You just have to keep moving and (today) will be a challenge because we'll be playing two nine inning games.

(Chalk) has a very good mind for the game. He's got good savvy and good instincts.

There's always anticipation. I've been watching the Weather Channel, trying to figure out in my mind what will happen (today) and when early hitting will be.

Number one is a tough position to be in. It's tough for coaches to remember, but this is a marathon, not a sprint. When you're competitive ... it's not an easy way to look at things.

You have to give them credit. They hit-and-run well and did what they had to do to keep them in the ball game.

He's hit some peaks and valleys with his arm. Sometimes he feels good where he's gotten over that point, and then sometimes it's gotten to the point where he has a little bit of a setback. But I think overall, he's getting really close to being where he wants to be.