Kyle Kendrick pitched the first complete game of his career, a 12-4 rout of the Pirates. The Phillies scored early and often off of Paul Maholm, a lefty who has often given them fits, but they drove him from tonight's game in the fourth with the score 8-1. Ryan Howard drove in three; Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino each had three hits. Included in Rollins' hits: the 150th homer of his career. Phillies' pitchers have now thrown nine complete games, the most by any team in the majors.
PNC Park was full. Lots of Phillies' fans are in attendance for the series but tonight also drew the fireworks' crowd. It was good to see that park packed and rocking, even if visiting fans were making most of the noise.
