If first base is open I know they're going to pitch around him. I thought I could give the chance to anybody to hit a fly ball and at least score one, to at least get the lead.

You look forward to it because it's a chance to represent your country. I'm not where I want to be swinging the bat. But I'll get there.

Well, yes, it (feels) good. I've been struggling the whole time I've been here. It only takes one at-bat to get started. Hopefully it's starting to get together for me.

Every time you're doing something to help the team it's always good, especially in the situation I've been in the whole time I've been here. I felt pretty good tonight and I'll try to carry that to tomorrow.

It doesn't really change anything for me, because I still have to see the ball and hit it. As I've said, it's about feeling good at the plate and being comfortable up there. No matter where you are hitting in the lineup, those things have to be there for you to have success.

I just dropped it, no excuses. He made me feel much better.