As far as I was concerned, he never had to get another out after what his did in the 2004 ALCS and WS. Watching him struggle physically last year, it was clear how much he had sacrificed his body and possibly his career by pitching in the '04 post-season. Apparently, he has healed, and he has a lot left in his tank. He's a fierce competitor. When he's pushed up against the wall, he bears down and mows down the opponent. A prime example tonight was his swinging strikeout of Ichiro with the tying run on 3rd and 1 out.