Mike Scioscia Great Quotations

That was a great throw. He caught the ball and he got it to second base in a hurry.

Some guys need opportunities. He has worked very hard with his stuff and feels very confident with it. He is at a point now where he understands the importance of location and consistency. He has made great strides.

He pitched a great game. Offensively, we didn't get anything going and every pitch is magnified. He didn't make many mistakes today at all. We just didn't pressure them enough offensively.

To combine velocity with great command is a package you don't see often, ... That puts him in an elite group of pitchers.

I guess I haven't seen that play work since Willie Mays Hayes (movie Major League). It's a great hustle play. I don't think we'll design it or use it again, but it worked out tonight.

Brandon has made some great strides. There was a little bit of question that he would be too big to play shortstop, but he has proved to be a premium talent. He has dynamite in his bat. His challenge now is to step up to better pitching and to excel at a higher level.

He came in and got in the zone early and got in a groove. He made some pitches when he had to. I think we made him work for it. He found his release point. He's got great stuff.

A three-run lead in the Grand Canyon isn't safe with that club. They do a great job of pressuring you and they have power through the lineup.

We had to pitch well tonight. John did a great job, along with Scot and Frankie. We got some big two-out hits, which were important.