(Tonight) was a good game. We made two bad pitches, and they took advantage of it. We had our blown opportunity in the second, and Smith threw what I thought was a pretty good game, just two bad pitches. Ironically, this was probably the best game he's thrown.

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He's hot, and I think the thing he's doing exceptionally well is swinging at good pitches. He's patient up there, and when he gets a good pitch, he hits it.

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He used to get himself out a lot of times. Now, he's hit several home runs on 3-and-0 counts. He's been very selective, swung at very few bad pitches.

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Outstanding. He's a great competitor, and the thing is, he got better as the game went on. I think he could have went nine (innings).

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Honestly, we don't even think about it. We're just trying to win games. Obviously him hitting is a big part of us winning.

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When he had to be good, he was good. He got better as the game went on. He's a great competitor - that's his No. 1 trait.

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He hit a lot of tremendously long home runs. I can only think of one that hasn't been just an absolute bomb. He hit a lot of very legitimate, long home runs.

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They're a top-notch program in the state. They're nationally recognized, and it's a great opportunity for us. It's a big game for us, a game where you can make a statement for yourself.

115

It's obviously nice to have him back. I think the bottom line with Jeff is he's a baseball player from head to toe. He's starting to learn how to play the game, and he does a lot of things to help us win.

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