He was going to get the ball even if we were behind. To get the lead was a bonus. They are not easy to score against. They match up really well from the sixth inning on. You really have to work at it.

(Rivera) was going to get the ball even if we were down a run, ... Having the lead was just a bonus.

He knows his job. We are very confident behind him. He has found his rhythm.

Luis got a little too aggressive in sending Matsui, especially on the turf where you get the ball quickly. We dodged a bullet.

I think he was frustrated with himself. It looked like he just tried to overthrow the ball once he got himself in trouble.

Johnny was certainly the face of that ball club. They have a lot of great players, but Johnny Damon was the first guy you had to see every night. I took notice of Johnny Damon long before he got to Boston. I always felt he was a special kid.