I was getting by, but I was running a lot of long counts — 3-0, 3-1. Then in that one inning, the fifth, they got a lot of balls, like grounders, through on me and they just kept doing it.

344

I kept trying to make my pitches, but I kept elevating the ball. That's his sweet spot.

245

It's been a frustrating year. I've been down, then up. I never settled into a place to be steady.

233

To this day, I don't know why.

205

I'm able to spot my fastball and everything works off that. I'm trying to take it one game at a time, so let's just say I'm in a good groove.

172

I've been feeling great all year. It was just a matter of having that extra confidence to go out there and challenge people. Maybe it's a little too late in the season, but it's something I can carry over to next year.

167

Every season's big. I don't want to say it's my biggest year. But ... personally I want others to respect me as a proven pitcher in this league.

150

I haven't seen it in any clubhouse that I've been in. Never. Never ever.

145

I just had good stuff and I went out there and battled.

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