When I face a left-handed lineup, it narrows down what I have to accomplish in that game. It simplifies my game plan.

We were throwing a lot of curveballs and cutters. When you have a left-handed-dominated lineup and I throw backdoor cutters, that's a pitch that for the most part, if they don't hit it for a base hit, it's probably going to be a flyball out. ... I work so hard on the inside part of the plate with my cutter that when I do throw it on the backside, they have a tendency to hit that ball in the air, and not with authority.

When you face the Cleveland Indians, you got to bring your 'A' game. You face that kind of a lineup and you get behind (in the count), you will get hit.

When you face the Cleveland Indians, you'd better bring your best game. When you face that kind of lineup, you will be hit.

I get stronger as the game goes on. I get more confident as the game goes on. I felt I was able to mix up my pitches and keep them off balance somewhat. After that first inning, I felt better on the mound.

He obviously changes the whole scope of the game when he's in the lineup. It's obvious he's at a whole other level.