Oct. 12 Don Mattingly pregame interview

THE MODERATOR: First question for Don. Q. Are you concerned at all, and of course, having played here, are you concerned about the atmosphere tonight? DON MATTINGLY: Kind of excited about the atmosphere tonight, to be honest with you. I think it's going to be electric and kind of looking forward to it actually. Q. Utley has had pretty good numbers against Harvey, why isn't he in the lineup? Also is there any remnants from the shot that he took in his head a couple of days ago? DON MATTINGLY: I think he's doing okay. As far as concussion protocol and all that kind of stuff, and really just a decision, we thought Howie has been swinging the bat good, and feel like he gives us the best chance to win today. Q. Just to follow up, there's no thought of Utley not being in the lineup for reasons other than baseball reasons? DON MATTINGLY: Yeah, baseball reasons. Q. Safety reasons? DON MATTINGLY: (Shook head). Baseball reasons. Q. Your pitcher for tomorrow and your decision on why you made it? DON MATTINGLY: Kershaw. Do you have to explain that one? (Laughter). He's pretty good. I mean we just feel like he's that guy, no matter if we're -- you know, we're down 2-1 or up 2-1, we feel like...