You still have to have the punch to hit a three-run homer when you need it.

I think we match up with anybody because our pitching. In a short series you run your big three out there or four out there. That generally is what wins a series - pitching and defense. If we can catch the ball and not give away any runs like we do sometimes.

I was waiting for something to happen, anything, and then Nick hit a three-run homer. We won it 4-3. Nick was the guy.

You don't want him to get hit on the wrist or elbow.

Being able to pinch-hit and get [the two-run homer Saturday] and this ... I don't know what's going on.

It's a great run by Greg. The guys really wanted to win for him. We left him out there to give him a chance ... to win.