Marlins SP Mark Hendrickson couldn't pick up his fifth win Saturday at Milwaukee, but he did his part. The 6-foot-9 left-hander surrendered three runs -- two earned -- in six innings, taking a no-decision. He struck out three and walked one.

Hendrickson credits Lasik for strong start

Marlins pitcher Mark Hendrickson, normally one of the majors' worst hitters, had two hits while pitching eight innings of Florida's 10-4 victory over the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night. Hendrickson allowed two runs in the second and two runs in the eighth, but pitched six other scorless innings. He was charged with eight hits, three earned runs and one walk while striking out five. As far as at the dish, Hendrickson had a double in the fourth and a RBI single in the fifth.

Hendrickson does it all in victory

SP Mark Hendrickson (3-1) won his third start in a row for the Marlins during Wednesday's 6-5 victory against the Braves. Hendrickson went 5 1/3 innings and gave up three runs, two earned. He did allow a two-run homer to Yunel Escobar in the fifth inning, one of six hits against him. He walked three and struck out one. He has allowed a total of four earned runs in his last three starts.

Florida was nursing a 4-3 lead against Atlanta Wednesday when newcomer Luis Gonzalez homered in the seventh. It was only the second pinch-hit homer for the 40-year-old outfielder, who is a reserve this year for the first time in his career. "He has been a tremendous asset in this clubhouse, the way he carries himself," starter Mark Hendrickson said. "For the young guys to see what his bat did there in a pinch-hit role is another way for him to be a teacher."

Mark Hendrickson pitched seven strong innings helping Florida beat Washington 4-3 on Thursday night.Hendrickson gave up one run and three hits, striking out two, while matching his longest outing since going eight innings June 25, 2006, for Tampa Bay. He didn't have any walks, after totaling six in his first two starts this season. Hendrickson singled leading off the seventh inning - matching his hit total for all of 2007, when he was 1-for-27 with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mark Hendrickson pitched seven strong innings helping Florida beat Washington 4-3 on Thursday night.Hendrickson gave up one run and three hits, striking out two, while matching his longest outing since going eight innings June 25, 2006, for Tampa Bay. He didn't have any walks, after totaling six in his first two starts this season.

Marlins' Hendrickson goes seven in win

Mark Hendrickson evened his record at 1-1 by limiting the Pirates to just one earned runs over 5.1 innings.Hendrickson is a below .500 pitcher in his career (44-56) and with a 5.05 ERA and 1.35 WHIP he is nothing more than an average major league hurler. You might consider using him in NL Only leagues but even then it might be a bumpy ride.

Marlins' Hendrickson beats Pirates