Pitches Quotes

(Nick) didn't have to throw a lot of pitches, he struck out 10 and really kept the ball close to the plate all night. This was his best game all year. - Chris Santiago

(McGrath) has like three or four different pitches with each of those arm angles he throws from. I wouldn't want to stand in there against him. You don't know what's coming. - Carl Strait

(Leggett) was throwing three pitches for strikes, and getting his changeup and curveball over early in the year is difficult. We have to make adjustments and see it a lot of times. - Ronald Vincent

(Lackey) wasn't as sharp as we've seen him... He threw a lot of pitches early, and then he settled in. I thought he kept his composure, and he pitched. You look at the linescore and see seven scoreless innings and say he breezed, but it wasn't easy. - Mike Scioscia

(Harang) helped by botching up the first two pitches. Then, I was going for the strikeout. I felt good about facing Freel because I've faced him in the minor leagues. - Kyle Davies

(Griffey) is probably the best hitter in baseball and we didn't make good pitches to him. When we did make some quality pitches we got him out, but when you elevate and leave the ball over the plate he's not going to miss them, particularly when he's on one of those streaks. - Lloyd McClendon

(Good defense) affects you in a lot of ways. It prevents your pitcher from throwing too many pitches in one inning. It gives your bullpen a rest because your starter may be able to go a little deeper into games. Cameron is going to save games with his glove. - Kevin Towers

(Ferguson) did a good job. He kept us off balance all day. That's how that kid throws. He mixes up his pitches, keeps stuff down and doesn't let you get comfortable. - Boomer Walker

(Eaton) got behind in the count early, and that allows you to be more selective. When that happens with guys like Helton and (Matt) Holliday and (Garrett) Atkins behind me, I'm going to be more selective about the pitches I put in play. - Cory Sullivan

(Cobb) was throwing three pitches for strikes, so I went up there sitting on the change-up. I just hoped he would throw it and he did and I made good contact. - John Shelby