Hopefully, this is the spark that we were looking for. The best thing we need to do is not let them celebrate in our stadium. We've been in this spot before.

Facing the best closer in the National League, it doesn't get any better.

A slider, that's his main weapon. It was a good pitch to hit, and I gave it my best swing.

I consider myself a line drive hitter with power. I just try to put my best swing on the ball every time.

St. Louis is still a special place for me. I still have my home there. I live there in the offseason. I enjoyed playing in front of 40,000 people every day. I tried to do my best to help the organization win. I had success there. We won two World Series. We went to three. That's something you can't take from me.

I'm always looking for the creative spark. Always.