I didn't update after my 5th start but I am happy to say that both my 5th and 6th starts went well. On Thursday, I carried a no hitter into the 5th, unfortunately I lost the no no and the shutout on 1 pitch as Bakersfield's catcher hit a solo home run. My final line was 5 1/3 2 hits 1 run 2 walks and 9 strikeouts.

It was nice to do well but the most exciting part of the night was that I got my first 2 at bats since High School. We didn't have any reserve position players so when our center fielder got hurt making a nice diving catch I got to bat. It was a really bizarre feeling standing in the on deck circle but once I got in the box it came back a little bit and I didn't feel so out of place. I fouled off two pitches and then struck out in my 1st at bat. In my 2nd at bat I took 4 straight pitches and walked. When you go such a long time without hitting it really makes you appreciate how much fun it is to be on the other side of the pitcher vs. hitter battle.

Last night against San Jose was easily the best fastball command I have had in my career. I ended up going 6 1/3 5 hits 2 runs 2 earned 0 walks and 4 strikeouts. Against a team that swings the bat as well as San Jose you have to be happy limiting them to 2 runs over 6 innings.

I did an interview with one of the radio broadcasters a few days ago. Check it out and don't judge me those Are You Smarter Than a 5th are hard.