Mota was outstanding. He competed his tail off. He did a great job of controlling the game and making big pitches.

We did a good job of keeping it going. The grand slam was big, but the guys kept putting up good at-bats.

He's pitching as well as he ever has. He's staying in his delivery, doing a much better job of commanding his fastball.

That's because the last three outs of the game are the hardest. You manage a game to get to your closer. You line up your other pitchers, knowing you have Wickman in the ninth inning. By the time I bring in my closer, I'm pretty much done managing. That's my last pitching move. The game is in his hands, and he has to get those last three outs.

Kevin was a warrior once again, ... It was a very good game until the end, when we weren't able to execute.

Jake was scheduled to go three but was so efficient we got him through four. He did a great job keeping his sinker down and looked real good. It was a pretty solid day by all our pitchers.