We had a couple on base [with none out] and Tony [Clark] up there. The ball Trace hit was hit good. It was just one 'groove' off. All of a sudden it's a one-run game if that balls travels a little more.

He is similar to Tony [Clark], who has learned this [reserve] role. Being a bench player isn't easy to do, and the quicker they accept it and fine a routine that works for them, these are the guys that are the most successful.

I looked to first to see if Tony Clark was going to advance, then I looked at third base. Both guys had their heads down so I just held onto the ball to see what would happen.

That's Tony Clark. If there's anything you need, you go to him. He is like a guru around here. We're lucky to have him.

We didn't hit. We had a couple of situations with guys on base where we didn't get hits. We have to have those with guys in scoring position.

As a starter, you need to mix in a couple more pitches, at least one more.