It is weird how we're back in the same position we were last year, but that's what makes it so much fun.

There were skeptics who wondered how strong our offense would be [in the playoffs] given all the injuries we've gone through. I think our hitters answered those questions.

If it's a one-run game, you pitch totally different.

I wasn't trying to strike everybody out,

That's just mind over matter, ... You have to go out there and realize what you're getting ready for. We've had this talk, me and Tony. Every time I go out there, I have to think I'm getting ready to pitch in the playoffs.

He worked his butt off for eight innings, and I go out there and give up the lead not once but twice.