Quotes by Joe Mikulik

“We had 13 guys left on base. That doesnt 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. Hes 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.”

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

“Hes a heck of a hitter isnt he? Once he gets more comfortable at the plate, and gets a little more patient, hell be a great hitter.”

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

“The base was going to be vacant. Sometimes youve 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 didnt do the little things well tonight, but thats why were here, to work on the little things.”

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