We throw strikes and play defense, that's pretty much our philosophy.

It feels great to come out with the win, especially with Chad throwing a no-hitter. Chad pretty much stepped up and did a tremendous job. He walked only one batter all day and we had no defensive errors.

Slowly. Early on he was a little frustrated because the defense forgot to do a couple of things. But as the game went on, you could tell he was maturing in that aspect. He knew if he kept plugging away the defense would eventually pick him up.

He is pretty reliable, but I guess one pitch just got away from him.

Everybody's got their own philosophy. We're an aggressive defense. But looking at them, they must be pretty good, too.

[Both opponents] were pretty decent, but it was as if out offense and defense finally clicked.