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Oct. 25 Kluber, Perez postgame interview
- Updated: October 26, 2016
Q. Corey, there’s so much emphasis on your strikeouts, but how much of a role did Roberto play tonight just in the game-calling and framing the pitches, that side of the game?
COREY KLUBER:: Oh, yeah, that’s huge. I mean, he did an unbelievable job. It’s almost like he knew what they were looking for. He had them off balance for the majority of the night. Really the only time that they got hits was really when I didn’t execute a pitch. If I did what he asked me to, then it worked pretty well. But that’s how he always is.
Q. Corey, did you recognize when Francona came out in the 7th that part of that is a big-picture decision about how often you might have to get used in the series, and what do you think about that potential burden of maybe having to go short twice, if the series goes all the way?
COREY KLUBER:: I mean, I’ll pitch whenever he asks me to. I think at this point in time it’s all about doing whatever we can to get four wins before they do. If that means pitching on short rest, then I’m more than willing to do that. I don’t think you’d find anybody who would turn down a chance to go out there and pitch right now.
Q. Roberto, what does it mean in your first World Series game, especially for a guy who is considered a defensive specialist, to hit two home runs in the first game of the World Series?
ROBERTO PEREZ: Oh, for me, it means a lot. I’ve come a long ways. I’m just playing with a lot of confidence right now. I’m not trying to do too much at the plate. I’m just trying to control my emotions. First World Series experience, and just trying to go out there and compete and try to get good ABs up there, and try to get on base and make something happen. It’s an unbelievable feeling.
Q. Corey, just what have you seen out of Roberto since he was called up, kind of when he …
