FORT MYERS — The Atlanta Braves did not exactly bring an A-list lineup to JetBlue Park yesterday — when Kurt Suzuki is the most recognizable name in the starting nine, there’s a talent gap — but that should in no way take away from the performance Kyle Kendrick delivered.
With a drop-dead split-changeup and a tumbling two-seam fastball, Kendrick would likely have enjoyed similar results against a more formidable group of hitters.
The Red Sox starter threw four hitless and scoreless innings, striking out one and walking another. He needed just 46 pitches.
“Very happy with (the day),” Kendrick said after the Red Sox’ 11-1 victory.