Off the bat, everything started real well so we just built off that. And defense like we had, we didn't have any errors, so you can't be afraid to throw it in the strike zone and let them put it in play.

It was just a play where I'm coming across the formation, a crossing route. I try to outflank the defense. Thankfully, Madison Hedgecock threw a heck of a block down there, got the guy on the ground, which enabled me to score.

They're a strong quick team and like to get up into the man to man defense. We know going in they like to use a lot of ball pressure defense. To a certain degree you don't want to play their type of game. We want to play our style of game.

Jacobson had his best game of the year and I was most encouraged by his defense.

Ruben was just doing what he was supposed to do. He made solid contact.

I'll be 100 percent for Opening Day. The injury last year was totally different than the one before. But we're going to take it slow this time, and I'm sure the coaches are going to have me on a pitch count. Trust me, I'll be ready to go.