Brad Lidge
Brad Lidge
Bradley Thomas "Brad" Lidgeis a former professional baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies and Washington Nationals...
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth23 December 1976
CitySacramento, CA
anybody bump
This is a bump in the road, ... But no way is this going to get anybody down.
chance fall throw
I just didn't want to fall behind, 3-and-1, ... and take a chance of him getting on base. So I just wanted to throw a strike.
anyone bad fast game happy opportunity
Obviously, I wanted to get back in there, ... I was happy to get the opportunity to get in the game tonight. Anyone would want to get back in as fast as they can after a bad game.
inspire playing
If we weren't playing for anything, I don't know if he'd be doing this. It's got to inspire everyone to see him out there.
expecting game guys might throw
In the past, guys might be wailing away expecting a fastball, but now that they know I throw so many sliders, it's different, ... This is a game where you have to make continual adjustments and get better all the time. Otherwise, you're going to be struggling.
adrenaline behind bullpen crowd everybody fantastic home pitching
The adrenaline was there pitching at home and having the crowd behind you. Everybody in the bullpen did such a fantastic job. That's the most important thing, I think, about this game.
hit home innings nine roger run surprised
It wouldn't have surprised me if Roger went nine more innings and hit the home run himself.
expect home run
You don't expect him to do that, ... He's not a home run guy.
winning mind world
I'd like to get back and win the World Series and have that be the last image in my mind for the postseason.
years matter results
I never lost confidence in myself, no matter what the years were like or the results.
games want starters
Whenever you don't have a good game, whether you're a starter, reliever, whatever, you definitely want to get out there again as soon as you can.
careers pitching improvement
When you're pitching, you always have to make continual improvements. You always have to better yourself throughout your career.
houston colorado stranger
When you're a pitcher for the Houston Astros and a stranger notices you in a mall in Colorado, you know things have really changed.
waiting looks aggressive
If they know you're a nibbler, they're going to wait and look for that. Hitters have to be more aggressive if you're more aggressive.