Joe Mikulik Quotations

We just happened to get a pitch up in the eighth inning that allowed them to take the lead. Tonight's second game was a great learning experience for our guys.

Simons got into some trouble early but he made some adjustments and pitched well.

He's a heck of a hitter isn't he? Once he gets more comfortable at the plate, and gets a little more patient, he'll be a great hitter.

The base was going to be vacant. Sometimes you've got to take chances. I encourage these guys to do that. He kind of hesitated for a second, but that was a big play at that time. We didn't do the little things well tonight, but that's why we're here, to work on the little things.

He's been one of our hotter hitters, better hitters, all year. He's got a good idea at the plate. He took advantage of a fastball and hit it pretty well.

We had 13 guys left on base. That doesn't help any matters. Our bullpen late in games has been doing a good job, too. They just got one pitch and took advantage of it. But guys are working hard.

Dexter has been getting some quality at-bats. He's very poised and confident for a 20-year-old. He took advantage of a fastball that caught too much of the plate and drove it.