Brewers host Diamondbacks, aim to build on Peralta's strong outing
Milwaukee looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter Freddy PeraltaJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CARSON KELLY #18 - CATCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
9 HR •
37 RBI •
.238 AVG
9 HR
37 RBI
.238 AVG
Brewers' Freddy Peralta loses no-hit bid in 8th inning
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Freddy Peralta celebrated his 25th birthday with a no-hit bid that was ended by Arizona’s Nick Ahmed with one out in the eighth inningJUNE 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Diamondbacks, streaking Smith set for matchup with Brewers
Smith takes a 14-game hit streak into matchup with BrewersJUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Smacks seventh homer Kelly went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Kelly took Brett Anderson yard in the fifth inning to record his seventh home run of the season. It was his first long ball in his last 61 at-bats, a span of 18 starts. Despite the slowed production, Kelly is still maintaining a strong .283/.418/.504 line across 146 plate appearances on the campaign.
JUNE 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yelich leads Brewers' power surge in 7-4 win over Arizona
Christian Yelich hit his second home run of the season, a three-run shot in the third inning that helped Milwaukee Brewers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4JUNE 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
060321-tuc-spt-dbacks-p2 The Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte celebrates with Carson Kelly after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning. The D-backs led 5-4 after o...
JUNE 3, 2021 • TUCSON.COM
Gets breather Tuesday Kelly is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.
Impact Kelly will get a breather after starting Arizona's previous two games behind the dish. Steven Vogt will catch Caleb Smith and bat seventh.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso powers Mets in return, deGrom beats Diamondbacks 6-2
Pete Alonso homered and had four RBIs in his return from the injured list, Jacob deGrom pitched six shutout innings and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 for thei...JUNE 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reaches base safely three times Kelly went 2-for-4 with a RBI, a run and a walk in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Cardinals.
Impact Kelly contributed a pair of singles and a walk, leading to him driving in a run and scoring. He was in a bit of a cold patch, going hitless in his last five games prior to Sunday. The 26-year-old is slashing .303/.443/.525 and is second in all of baseball among catchers in batting average. He has six home runs, 21 RBI and 17 runs in 131 plate appearances.
MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
D-backs end 13-game skid, top Cards 9-2 with Marte's 3 RBIs
Ketel Marte hit a tying home run in the third inning and go-ahead, two-run single in the fourth, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks stop a 13-game losing streak with a 9-2 win over t...MAY 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Resting Saturday Kelly will sit Saturday against the Cardinals.
Impact Kelly sits for the second time in three games. He's gone just 1-for-14 at the plate since returning from a broken toe Monday. Stephen Vogt will start behind the plate in his absence.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Molina's double in 10th leads Cards past skidding D-backs
Yadier Molina had an RBI double in the 10th inning that led the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have lost 11 straight gamesMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Thursday Kelly isn't starting Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
Impact Kelly had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with four strikeouts. Stephen Vogt will start at catcher and bat eighth.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
In 2021, one of the best offensive catchers in baseball is ... the Diamondbacks' Carson Kelly? Kelly's on-base percentage would top baseball if he had enough plate appearances to qualify; his work behind the plate is a hit, too.
MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
D-backs activate Kelly, send down Varsho When the D-backs begin a nine-game homestand on Tuesday night, they'll do so with some offensive reinforcement. On Monday, Arizona activated...
MAY 24, 2021 • MLB.COM
Diamondbacks reinstate catcher Carson Kelly from injured list The Diamondbacks are getting catcher Carson Kelly back from the injured list on Tuesday, giving them back one of their top hitters so far th...
MAY 24, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Reinstated from injured list Kelly (toe) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Monday.
Impact Kelly spent the minimum of 10 days on the injured list with a fractured left big toe, but he'll be available for Tuesday's series opener against the Giants. Daulton Varsho was optioned to Triple-A Reno in a corresponding move, and Kelly should take over as the primary catcher going forward.
MAY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Expected return when eligible Kelly (toe) is expected to return from the injured list after satisfying the 10-day minimum, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact That means Kelly could be in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants, the first game of a Diamondbacks homestand. The catcher, who suffered a fracture of his left big toe, has been Arizona's best hitter. In 110 plate appearances, Kelly has a .338/.491/.613 line with six homers and 19 RBI.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks take 7-game skid into matchup with Rockies
Arizona is looking to break its seven-game losing streak with a win over ColoradoMAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blackman's HR, Tapia's catch lift Rockies over D-backs 7-6
Charlie Blackmon hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer off Madison Bumgarner in a four-run sixth inning, left fielder Raimel Tapia made a dazzling catch to thwart a rally attempt and th...MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colorado hosts Arizona after Marquez's solid showing
Colorado looks to follow up a dominant performance by Friday starter German MarquezMAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Begins hitting Kelly (toe) has begun hitting, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Hitting won't be the most stressful aspect of Kelly's rehab from a fractured great toe, as physically handling catching will be what ultimately determines when he can return from the IL. Stephen Vogt and Daulton Varsho are currently handling the catching duties.
MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Diamondbacks look to end 4-game slide against Dodgers
Arizona is looking to snap its four-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona takes 3-game skid into matchup with Los Angeles
Arizona is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesMAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles faces Arizona after Buehler's strong outing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a dominant performance by Monday starter Walker BuehlerMAY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
