April 6, 2015 – Kyle Kendrick throws shutout in Rockies debut
If only Kyle Kendrick’s Rockies debut had been a sign of things to come for the free-agent right-handed pitcher signed in the offseason. Instead, the win proved to be the highlight of what was otherwise an abysmal season for the man who was tabbed to be Colorado’s No. 1 starter. Kendrick threw seven scoreless innings, striking out six and walking none, while allowing seven hits in a 10-0 win in Milwaukee to open the season. The former Phillie would not be above .500 again for the season, ending the year with a 7-13 record and 6.32 ERA. Kendrick missed all of August with a shoulder injury, and collected four of those seven wins upon his return in September. Kendrick was a strong contributor off the field, though, earning Colorado’s nomination for the Roberto Clemente Award.