Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick allowed four runs -- three earned -- and seven hits Saturday at Pittsburgh before leaving after allowing a Nate McLouth home run and a single to Freddy Sanchez leading off the eighth. Kendrick walked none and struck out two, winning for the first time since his first start of the season April 4 against Cincinnati. "It was huge for us to get that big lead and for me to go out there and not mess it up," said Kendrick. "I made up my mind, after we put up five in the first, that I was going to go out there and attack the hitters. The most important inning for me was the first. I didn't want to go out there and give up a couple of runs."

One start after allowing only two runs in seven innings against the Astros, Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick gave up five in five innings Monday at Colorado. He allowed eight hits, walked two and struck out two, but he didn't factor in the decision.

Phillies' Kendrick gives up five runs

Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick allowed a fifth-inning, solo home run by former teammate Michael Bourn to be the difference during Wednesday's 2-1 loss to the Astros. Bourn was traded to the Astros along with reliever Geoff Geary and minor leaguer Mike Costanzo for closer Brad Lidge last November. Kendrick allowed two runs and four hits in his best outing so far. The right-hander struck out five and walked one, but his mistake in the fifth inning dropped his record to 1-2. "He was more aggressive," manager Charlie Manuel said. "His command was good. Good location with his sinker. He showed last year that he's durable. I have confidence in him."

Kendrick takes loss in solid effort

Kendrick takes loss in error-plagued start

Phillies' Kendrick allows four runs