Garrett Atkins

I've played with a lot of these guys. They know I've had my struggles over there. They say if you read more

I've played with a lot of these guys. They know I've had my struggles over there. They say if you keep pushing forward, working hard, plays like that are the reward.

It is encouraging to see a kid come up and do what he doing. He's got five home runs. That's read more

It is encouraging to see a kid come up and do what he doing. He's got five home runs. That's more than the starting eight combined. You watch him in batting practice, and you know he is a special kind of hitter.

As much grief as I take the rest of the year, plays like that, you've got to savor them and read more

As much grief as I take the rest of the year, plays like that, you've got to savor them and enjoy them. I've helped the team win with the bat before, but it's nice to do it with the glove.

By finishing out strong, we know that we have a good chance next season. We had to try to prove read more

By finishing out strong, we know that we have a good chance next season. We had to try to prove it the last month. If we get one or two guys, we're not looking that far ahead.

It just seems like the last three or four days I've been able to keep my legs under me and read more

It just seems like the last three or four days I've been able to keep my legs under me and kind of drive the ball. It's been a long time since I've had six hits and none of them have been singles.