15 Quotes by Taylor Buchholz

I'm ready to get out there, and it's nice to make the first start in Houston.

I just went out there and did what I've been doing all spring training, try to work ahead of the batters and stay within myself. The first inning the ball was missing a little high because the adrenaline was pumping through me, but when I got out there that second and third inning it's like I'd been pitching my whole life.

I'm very happy with the way I came out here. I'm fighting for the fifth spot, and I wanted to show them I could get these guys out. I'm feeling really comfortable and not trying to do too much with my stuff.

I really would have liked to have gotten out there today. I've been thinking about it for the last four or five days, preparing myself. You can't control the weather. I'll just have to wait another two days.

I never would have expected a two-hitter or something like that. It's definitely a great feeling to get that out of the way.

The first two innings (of relief) I was pretty happy with the way everything went. The third I started kind of aiming a little and got behind a couple of guys.