Kyle Hendricks looked a little better on Sunday, though only because he’d pitched so poorly in his first four starts. The Professor held an opponent to under five runs for the first time and racked up a season-high five strikeouts while issuing no walks for the second time. But he lasted only four innings and 56 pitches before being pulled with the top of the Marlins’ order due up the next frame.
If it’s moral victories you seek, look no further than Hendricks lowering his ERA to an even 12.00 by finding a feel for both the curve and change on Sunday afternoon.