It was one of those things that you just find a way to get Albert up,

With Albert coming to the plate, ... you just felt good about the situation.

Everybody talks about how great it is, but you don't really realize it until you get to come fresh to this city (St. Louis). It's amazing, ... Now you know why when someone comes in, they don't want to leave.

[This was not vintage Roger Clemens , and David Eckstein frowned when asked if this was a winnable contest, knowing his club squandered too many opportunities against the old ace.] We had our chances, ... I think his hamstring was bothering him. There was a play when he didn't run to cover first base. There may be something there.

Don't turn the channel, ... no matter what the score is.

It's pretty calming to step to the plate in that situation.