It's great. I had no idea why they called me in [Friday]. It was like they dropped a bombshell. I took the scenic route, but I'm really excited.

And on that bombshell ...

It was a total surprise. I had a place to live in Louisville and everything. It was a shock. I just have to get as ready as I can and try to stay up here for a while.

I was already set up with a place to live in Louisville. All that is put on hold.

It was a big thrill for them. I took a peek up there after I crossed home plate, and they were all jumping up and down. It was great.

It's nothing like on TV, ... On the way down there we knew we had no idea what it was going to be like. I've been shot at before in life, and it wasn't as intense as what I saw.