I'm not trying to do too much -- just be aggressive and selective at the same time,

I was trying to swing the bat with some authority, and not be overly defensive.

I don't really analyze the win-loss aspect and what-ifs. Ultimately, we're trying to play good baseball and the other stuff will take its course.

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.