MESA, Arizona — Kyle Hendricks threw four really good innings against the Diamondbacks Tuesday evening in Mesa. He retired 12 of the first 14 D-backs he faces, struck out three and got five outs of the 12 by ground balls.
Vintage Professor, right?
Well... only up to the fifth inning, when Arizona hitters pounded him for five hits and four runs, enough for a 4-1 D-backs win over the Cubs.
Honestly, I’m not concerned. Felt like Kyle ran out of gas, he’s still not stretched out fully for Opening Day and I’m much more impressed with the four good innings he did throw against most of the D-backs regular lineup.