It was ugly from the get go. We played like we were tired.
He was impressive. His demeanor never changes. It doesn't matter if he's getting hit around or if he's cruising; he looks the same out there.
How can you beat this? New ballpark. Beautiful day in St. Louis. And then you look out there and see the Gateway Arch.
Not a good idea. I told him to keep it quiet.
After my first two at bats, I had to make a little adjustment. He was throwing me nasty cutters and I just came out and laid off of it. I got to 2-0 and tried to go the other way and play my game. He made a mistake with a fastball up, but I'll take it.
I like the fact that he's a competitor. Mad Dog (pitching coach Mike Maddux ) said that when he warms up, he's kind of (relaxed) but when he gets on the mound, he's a different animal.
A high cutter. Usually when the ball is up, it's a sign that a guy is overthrowing.
Busch Stadium was fine. The playing surface was fine and the atmosphere was always outstanding. Those fans know their baseball. If there is a good play - even by the other team - they'll cheer.
It was just a fun game, and a much-needed game. I have never been a part of that. It was just a great all-around game for everybody.
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