At this point, it feels OK. It doesn't feel great, but it doesn't feel terrible either.

I've always been optimistic. When things come together and I feel comfortable, I know I can be a productive player with an impact.

At a certain point, you do feel like you're the only one who feels a certain way.

For me, it's a shin thing, ... If I feel good, I want to play the final three games to stay where I need to be mentally. Playing every day helps me maintain the speed of the game.

The pitches were different, the approaches were different. The pitch today was in a different place than last night. As a hitter, you have to understand that every at-bat is different. If not, you can go up there trying to do too much.

I'm not a big believer in one or two games making a difference in a season. But it was a moment that I'll look back on as the biggest moment of the season.