It's no hidden secret. It's no code you have to break. You have to have solid defense, you have to have good pitching and timely hitting.

They feel that pressure, any kid does. I don't think that any of my guys will back down from that. So far the ball just hasn't dropped for us.

I have confidence in our team, but I knew it was going to be tough to get runs off of him. I knew we wouldn't die, and we put guys on base, but not the way we'd like.

I think it calms everybody when they're on the mound. I think what they also realize is they aren't Roger Clemens out there, and the ball is going to be put in play. (Batters) relax a little more hitting-wise because they think they don't need as many runs.