I'm really happy I hit it. I think we are made to be champions.

I hit Nieminen, and he kind of fell down. He kind of pushed my knee. ... I didn't think much of it, but it felt a little awkward.

The fans asked us for a championship. Here it is.

The fans wanted a home run but I was concentrating on making contact. Anything to bring the run in I was going to do. I was ready since I was on the on-deck circle.

Sometimes the most happy people in life are the ones with nothing. We can't lose sight of the little things in life that should make us the happiest.

Peter got a kick in the muscle and I think it hit a nerve. He felt his leg slightly numb, but after the game he seemed fine in the dressing room. It's a relief because we don't want to lose anyone to injury at this stage of the season.