The curtain went up on the Pedro era last night for the Phils.

It looked pretty much like the Jamie Moyer era.

Pedro Martinez made his Phillies debut in Wrigley Field Wednesday night, and thanks to the reappearance of the Phils’ slumbering lumber, it was a smashing success.

The Phillies ravaged Cubs’ pitchers for 12 runs, including home runs by Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Raul Ibanez. It was the second straight night Rollins had homered out of the leadoff spot.

But all eyes were on Pedro, and he gave the Phils a very solid effort, pretty much like Jamie Moyer on a good night.

Martinez went five innings, giving up three runs on seven hits. He threw
99 pitches.

We’ll take it.