We talked earlier in the day about more innings, and I told him to make sure to take advantage of his next opportunity.

I've never done that before.

We gave a good team too many outs ? bottom line. We made defensive mistakes in critical situations. They got a couple big hits, but they came after our defensive mistakes. We did show some life at the end.

Schuster had his opportunity and pitched outstanding.

Everyday is a new day. I don't believe in momentum because we have to go out there everyday and start with zeros on the scoreboard.

It was hard for me. He worked with me every day. We did a lot of stuff together ... I almost left the K-9 program.