Merrill Kelly

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Merrill Kelly Steller During Game 2 Win

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly threw seven innings of one-run baseball during Game 2 of the World Series Saturday night. He gave up three hits with zero walks while striking out nine on the night. A solo home run by Mitch Garver in the fifth inning was the lone blemish for Kelly. The 35-year-old now has a 2.25 ERA in the postseason over four starts. He had 28 strikeouts over 24 innings. Kelly had just 89 pitches on the night, 63 for strikes, so he should be well-rested for his next appearance, which should come in Texas at week's end.

Oct 29 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Arizona tabs Kelly for Game 2, Pfaadt for Game 3

Right-hander Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 of the World Series for the Diamondbacks, while rookie Brandon Pfaadt will get the ball for Game 3.

Oct 27 · ESPN Prospects Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly Brandon Pfaadt

Merrill Kelly Can't Keep Phillies In Check In Game 2

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faced the daunting task of trying to slow down the red-hot Philadelphia Phillies offense in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night on the road in an extremely hostile environment. Kelly ended up taking the loss after allowing four earned runs on three hits (all home runs) while walking three and striking out six in 5 2/3 innings. The long ball killed the 35-year-old in this one, beginning with Trea Turner's solo shot in the first inning. The Phillies never looked back from there. It wasn't a terrible outing by any means, though, and Kelly has been pretty decent in his two playoff starts this year, posting a 3.00 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 11 strikeouts in 12 innings. The D-backs are going to have to make a comeback in the series if Kelly wants to pitch again in 2023.

Oct 18 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly Looking To Keep Rolling Against Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly faces a daunting task going up against the Phillies in Philadelphia in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series on Tuesday night, as the Phillies have gone 5-0 so far at home this postseason. Kelly was shelled against the Mets on the road on Sept. 14, but ever since then he's been great, allowing just four runs in four games, including shutting out the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS for 6 1/3 innings on the road. In the last two seasons, Kelly has a 3.33 ERA over 63 starts. The 35-year-old veteran faced the Phils just once in the regular season at home in the desert on June 14 and picked up a no-decision, allowing three earned runs in six innings while walking four and striking out seven. He gave up just one homer in that start.

Oct 17 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly To Start Game 2 Of NLCS

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will start Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia against the Phillies on Tuesday, according to manager Torey Lovullo. In his first-ever postseason appearance in Game 1 of the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Kelly stepped up in a big way, tossing 6 1/3 innings of shutout baseball while allowing only three hits, walking two and striking out five for the win. The 34-year-old will have an extremely tough task ahead of him against a red-hot Phillies offense in one of the toughest ballparks to pitch at. Kelly pitched at home against the Phils back on June 14 and took a no-decision while allowing three earned runs while walking four and striking out seven in six innings.

Oct 13 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly To Start Game 1 Against Dodgers

Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly will get the start for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the division-rival Los Angeles Dodgers on the road on Saturday. Kelly wasn't needed in the team's two-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the wild-card series. The 34-year-old is rolling coming into his first postseason start this year, allowing just four earned runs while walking seven and striking out 15 in 18 2/3 innings in his final three starts of the regular season against the Giants, Yankees and Astros. Kelly faced the Dodgers four times in 2023, going 0-2 with a 3.98 ERA 1.97 WHIP, 13 walks and 11 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings. It's a shy-away matchup for DFS gamers, especially since Kelly was much better at home than on the road this year.

Oct 5 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Merrill Kelly Slated For Game 3 Start Against Brewers

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly is in line to start Game 3 of the wild-card series on Thursday on the road against the Brewers if it is needed. His potential opposing starter has not yet been named. The veteran compiled his second consecutive strong season, going 12-8 with a 3.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 25.9% strikeout rate in 30 starts over 177 2/3 innings pitched. Kelly faced the Brewers twice during the regular season, allowing four runs in 13 IP with 14 strikeouts and five walks.

Oct 3 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

Diamondbacks Designate Zach Davies For Assignment

The Diamondbacks have designated right-hander Zach Davies for assignment, the team announced. Fellow righty Justin Martinez has been recalled from Triple-A to take his place on the active roster. Davies was a solid back-of-the-rotation starter for Arizona last year, making 27 starts with a 4.09 ERA. That hasn’t been the case this season, as he is…

Sep 27 · MLB Trade Rumors Arizona Diamondbacks Zach Davies Zac Gallen Merrill Kelly Justin Martinez

Diamondbacks, Mike Hazen Have Discussed Contract Extension

Diamondbacks president/CEO Derrick Hall said Monday and he and general manager Mike Hazen “are always having conversations about his future,” and that the two had talked about a possible extension.  “I can't envision us going a different direction with what he's built and his [leadership] team, too….I'm more than willing to have conversations with him…

Sep 20 · MLB Trade Rumors Prospects Arizona Diamondbacks Corbin Carroll Merrill Kelly Ketel Marte

Merrill Kelly Fans 12, Exits With Leg Cramping Again

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (leg) turned in another great start but was also stopped short again in Monday's 4-2 win over the Rockies. Kelly earned his 11th win of the season, allowing one run on four hits and a walk with 12 strikeouts over seven innings pitched. However, it was the third time in the past month that Kelly has had to exit a start due to cramping. The 34-year-old has still pitched very well despite this and now owns a 3.22 ERA and a 9.65 K/9 rate in 25 starts on the season. Fantasy managers should keep an eye out for any further news related to his health and next start, but he is currently lined up for a tough matchup at the Cubs.

Sep 5 · Source via Arizona Diamondbacks Merrill Kelly

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