Aaron Cook
Aaron Cook
accomplish face game
When I face a left-handed lineup, it narrows down what I have to accomplish in that game. It simplifies my game plan.
best gave home mad win
Today, my best wasn't enough to win the game. At the end of the day, you're not saying, 'I went out there and battled and only gave up one run.' I'm mad at myself that I gave up the home run.
chemistry
We got the chemistry thing going. Now, we're on a roll.
good seemed talking
(Wells) doesn't have the same thing I had, but it was still good talking to him. He seemed pretty comfortable with his situation.
guys hard history learned lessons playing worried
We've got 25 guys who aren't worried about history, just playing hard. We've got 25 guys who have learned some lessons the hard way.
individual needed pick team together
We needed to pick it up. We needed to come together as a team and find some team chemistry, not just be individual players.
carries dead four games heading hopefully last might nice pitches
My last two games before this one were a little rough. I might have had a little dead arm. I'm not sure. I really had all four pitches working. It was nice to get that going heading into the season. Hopefully it carries over.
ball blow pitch
I got that one pitch up to Howard. I didn't get in enough. I know I could blow him up if I get the ball in, but I didn't.
fastball pitch scholars-and-scholarship
I got one pitch up to him. I didn't get the fastball in enough.
came clutch good pitches
I didn't make good pitches with two outs. They came up with some clutch hits.
balance confident felt game goes mix pitches stronger
I get stronger as the game goes on. I get more confident as the game goes on. I felt I was able to mix up my pitches and keep them off balance somewhat. After that first inning, I felt better on the mound.
instilled stick stubborn
He has instilled this, 'This is who you are, stick with it, be stubborn with it' approach. The sinker was working great. As long as I don't try to do too much with it, it is always there.