Kendrick Got Rocked

I don't want to write much because I'm getting Madden in a few minutes. The Dodgers beat the visiting Phillies 8-6 last night. Kyle Kendrick got shelled in the 3rd for 6 runs and 5 hits, including a 2 run double by Manny Ramirez, a 2 run single by James Laney, and 2 run homer by Casey Blake. He basically pitched like shit all outing, getting hit hard by everybody.

The offense sparked late but fell short. Ryan Howard went 0-5 but drove in the first 2 runs. Down 8-4 in the 9th, Shane Victorino beat out an infield single to load the bases and Utley hit a 2 run blooper into left field. Utley was hot all night as he finished 5-3 with a pair of doubles. Howard was the next batter and grounded out into the shift tot end the game.

Cole Hamels (9-8, 3.35) will be taking the mound tonight to face Clayton Kershaw (2-3, 3.71) for the Dodgers.