I don't feel my best right now, but at the same time, I'm not trying to find any excuses or anything.

I knew that the Mets had never had a no-hitter. I never had one. This is very special. I knew this means a lot to New York.

I don't try for strikeouts, but batters just swing and miss. I'd exchange strikeouts for more innings. As a starter, my job is to go deep into the game. When you get strikeouts, you throw a lot of pitches and sometimes you come out early.

When you hear from other players and they're telling you you're the best pitcher in baseball, that makes you feel really good.

Being able to help, being able to go out there every five games, is definitely something I was waiting for.

In order for you to win a game, a lot of things have to go right. Your team has to win. Your team has to perform. When you talk about striking out people or ERA, that's personal stuff and where you show people what kind of pitcher you are.

It's a great feeling for me just to put my uniform on and be part of my team.