Phillies even up season series w/ Mets

Written by Mike Mariano | 16 August 2010

NEW YORK -- Kyle Kendrick helped ensure that the New York Mets' miserable week ended with a whimper.

I don't know how I could have written it better than that...  When Kyle Kendrick shuts you down it's an unquestionable kick to the junk, not to mention the fact that the Mets are now a full ten games back and stumbling since the All-Star break.

Pelfrey didn't throw poorly, but the Mets offense only managed six hits the whole day.  If it wasn't for Jose Reyes' third inning lead-off home run they wouldn't have had any offense to speak of.  Kendrick went 6.2, Pelfrey 7.  After Kendrick, the bullpen combined for 2.1 hitless, shut-out innings.  Even Brad Lidge only needed nine pitches to get three outs, that's how you know your offense is struggling.

The Phillies found offense largely from top to bottom.  Rollins and Victorino combined for four hits and three stolen bases in the 1 & 2 to set the tone for the day.  Werth had a triple, and Ruiz had another fine day of his own.

The Phillies now tie the season series 6-6 with two straight series wins against the Mets and remain in a hot division and wild card race.  The Mets on the other hand remain struggling and looking for answers.