We left a lot of guys on base. We played a little sloppy.

We didn't hit in situations and we had some sloppy fundamentals. I said earlier this spring I want this team to be the best fundamental team in the league, but today we didn't show that.

Like I've told you guys before, he's what makes our offense go,

He was my favorite player because of the way he played the game. Pete Rose was a hustler. He really loved to play the game. Kirby had the same energy as Pete Rose, but he also was flamboyant. He carried a big smile. I called Kirby a natural leader. He was vocal, but also led by example. Everything he did, he did it right and hard.

That's been my lineup all year. I know guys need days off and stuff, but Pat's been swinging good lately.

We're down three games [in the loss column] with four left. That's a hard battle. At the same time, we don't quit.