FORT MYERS — The Atlanta Braves did not exactly bring an A-list lineup to JetBlue Park today — 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 change-up and a tumbling two-seam fastball, Kendrick would likely have enjoyed similar results against a more formidable group of hitters.
He threw four hitless and scoreless innings, striking out one and walking another. He needed just 46 pitches.
“Very happy with” his day, said Kendrick after the 11-1 victory.