Tristan has stepped up the other parts of his game in a big way. He's improved his passing, rebounding and defense. He can dominate at both ends of the floor because of his athleticism.

A lot of the parts of his game have improved. As coaches, we've done a better job of making sure that we're putting him in some situations where he can rush the passer.

Our passing game has really improved this season, ... Tonight, we were passing around the other team, which created a lot of opportunities.

It was a great passing game for us,

Some of the guys have never stepped foot in a big-league stadium. It's an exhibition game and more of a test for everybody involved in Busch Stadium, so it serves a purpose in both ways.

Pedro is one of the best big-game pitchers out there,