As a starter, you need to mix in a couple more pitches, at least one more.

We had a couple on base [with none out] and Tony [Clark] up there. The ball Trace hit was hit good. It was just one 'groove' off. All of a sudden it's a one-run game if that balls travels a little more.

The game was played out as advertised. (Andy) Pettitte pitched well, Webb pitched well. One or two hits our way instead of their way and you have yourself a victory.

(Palmer) got ahead, and when you do that, you can mix pitches.

That's one thing about Helton, you're always aware of where he is. You talk about (San Francisco Giants slugger Barry) Bonds, and I'm telling you it's the same deal with Helton. As soon as the last out in the eighth (was made), I'm looking at the card to see where we are with Helton. That's the way it is every inning.

I could sense he was a little bit nervous. He had been the starter here for a couple of years. He came in kind of quiet, and we knew that had to change.