Those five runs were great for our confidence. With a 5-1 lead, you go out there with more confidence. I had a lot confidence in our relievers because the bullpen's been doing a great job.
Those five runs were great for our confidence. With a 5-1 lead, you go out there with more confidence. I had a lot confidence in our relievers because the bullpen's been doing a great job.
I can't talk about the confidence my teammates have in me -- I think that's something you'll have to ask them. But now, I feel confident going out to the mound and what those guys are doing for me. They're scoring runs for me, and they're making my job a lot easier.
My two-seamer (fastball) really worked well today, and I went to it a lot. I felt comfortable with it, and I think today that was the key for me getting that pitch in the location I needed.
This year, I feel so much confidence. I don't know if it's because I have a little bit of Major League experience under my belt, but when I get on the mound, I feel really confident this year.
The umpire was a little uncomfortable with me. I just didn't pay attention to it. The pitch was inside and I thought it was a good pitch. My only reaction was 'Wow' and he came running at and said, 'Don't do that again.
I had very good command tonight and I felt I threw the ball well. I had a very good game plan and was able to execute it.
Our thought process, for anybody in the starting rotation, is to go out and contribute to the team,
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