CINCINNATI — Kyle Kendrick's most impressive swing of the season was a weak groundout to first base Wednesday at Great American Ball Park.
The at-bat didn't matter. That Kendrick was even allowed to hit in the eighth inning with two runners on base in front of him hinted at his deed.
Kendrick pitched one of the most efficient and effective outings the Rockies have seen in several years, leading them to a nail-biting 6-4 victory in Ohio. The Rockies won a series for the first time since sweeping the Giants in San Francisco in mid-April.
Kendrick — who signed a one-year, free-agent contract with Colorado before the season after eight in Philadelphia — had not won a game since opening day, when he pitched seven shutout innings at Milwaukee.