MLB WORLD SERIES: ASTROS VS BRAVES

November 1, 2021

Luis Garcia

Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros

Workout Day Press Conference

Q. I'm wondering, what was it like for you to see Maldonado have the night that he did on offense last night?

LUIS GARCIA: He's doing a really good job. We know he can do that. He can play behind home plate, and we're glad that he did what he did.

Q. Luis, how does your routine change on short rest?

LUIS GARCIA: Nothing changed. I just had to like do things more quick, I can say that. But nothing has changed. I just want to do my thing and be prepared for tomorrow.

Q. Do you have any concerns or worries going on short rest since you haven't really done that?

LUIS GARCIA: No, no, I'm just going to try to do my best job that I can do and help the team.

Q. What do you think is the most important thing you'll have to do tomorrow to be successful?

LUIS GARCIA: Like I said, I'm going to try to do my best job and try to help the team.

Q. You hadn't faced the Braves before. Just what did you learn about their lineup in Game 3?

LUIS GARCIA: I think I did a good job, I can say that, but I just -- like I said, I'm just going to try to do my best and try to make out. That's what I'm going to do.

Q. How much do you feel your experience so far this postseason, what you've been through, can help you in this critical elimination game?

LUIS GARCIA: I've been feeling, like when it started, I was kind of nervous, but now I have confidence in myself and what I can do, and I feel better. In comparison from the beginning, I feel really good.

Q. Luis, you're the only Astros starter who hasn't allowed a home run against the Braves in this series. How important is that going to be to keep the slug out of their bats?

LUIS GARCIA: Yeah, I have to make my pitches. That's what I need to do. If it happens, it happens, but just going to try to make outs and, I don't know, like do my best.