He's in a coma, he's not moving or talking. He won't squeeze our hand. His eyes open and shut and roll, but it's not looking too good. The next 72 hours are critical.

I don't know if I couldn't get a rhythm. But if I did get a rhythm, I couldn't put them away. Anytime you are behind in the count, you are working uphill.

I'm not here to pitch like a rookie -- or act like one. I'm here to help these guys get to the playoffs and win the World Series.

It's nice to get the first one out of the way.

It just goes to show how much talent there is in our minor-league system.

That's my whole goal to contribute, keep my team in the ball game, and win ball games. We're out here to win.

I've never been in a game of this magnitude. I'm looking forward to it.

It would be nice to try to hit with runners on and I knock one in.

Those guys are good athletes out there. They're one of the best teams in the country. They are there for a reason. Hitters are hitters. No matter what level you're at, if you leave it up, they're going to hit it. If you get it down, they're not.

I wasn't tired. I just wasn't fooling anybody. They were hitting pitches they were missing earlier in the game. I got behind on a few people ... and just couldn't put away that last out.