At school, I was the only guy who played baseball. Everyone thought I was a little different. There are a lot of people who can play baseball out there.

I think that's Australian baseball. We're going to fight and we're not going to give up until the last out.

I'm blessed to be here. Coming out of high school, I never thought I could be in Florida playing baseball, getting so much exposure to scouts and stuff. I'm trying to soak it in and take as much out of it as I can.

Busch Stadium was fine. The playing surface was fine and the atmosphere was always outstanding. Those fans know their baseball. If there is a good play - even by the other team - they'll cheer.

You see guys who come from nothing, working so hard at what they do. I think that's one of the reasons the game is so good, something that makes the product better. You get talent from everywhere.

That was my main goal, to end his hitting streak. The guy's a good hitter. He's going to have another one.