We had scoring opportunities, but we didn't take advantage of them. We didn't advance runners when we needed to, and we tried to put runners in motion but it didn't work out.

It's a start for a lot of guys who had good college careers, but didn't have what the scouts were looking for. It's also exciting to be seeing a group of young men (rookies) at the start of their careers, and seeing what they can do. And for some it's a second chance as well.

He's feeling better today and hopefully he'll be strong and ready to go by Tuesday.

I like the way he goes about his business. He goes right after the hitters and when his breaking ball is working it's a very effective pitch. He'll be our fourth guy in the playoffs.

It was a good call and they executed it. It was a ball up out over the plate and he was able to get the bat on it.

(Division-leading Long Island) could very easily be 10 up the way we've been struggling. There are things we've got to do to get ready for the playoffs.