MERRILL KELLY NEWS

Settles for no-decision Kelly pitched 6.1 innings against San Francisco on Wednesday, allowing two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six batters. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Kelly held Arizona scoreless for four frames before giving up a pair of fifth-inning runs. He was able to pitch into the seventh inning and left the contest in line for the win, but the Giants stormed back after his departure to take the victory. Kelly racked up 15 swinging strikes in another effective performance that accounted for his third quality start over his past four outings. He leads the Diamondbacks with seven wins while posting a 3.42 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 80:34 K:BB over 97.1 innings on the season.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Giants erase early deficit, rally to beat Diamondbacks 7-5

Austin Slater hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded double in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied from an early four-run deficit, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 an...

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants head into matchup against the Diamondbacks on losing streak

The San Francisco Giants come into the matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks as losers of six straight games

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Varsho's 3-run homer seals Diamondbacks' 6-2 win over Giants

Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after Josh Rojas caused problems with his speed, and the Arizona Diamondbacks extended the San Francisco Giants’ losing st...

JULY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Merrill Kelly strong in start ad Diamondbacks cruise by Rockies avid Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings Friday night to lead the Arizona Diamondb...

JULY 2, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Collects seventh win Kelly (7-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits and a walk with three strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win Friday versus the Rockies.

Impact Kelly has alternated between good and bad starts over his last five games, with Friday being one of the better performances. He gave up a run on a double play in the fifth inning and a Ryan McMahon solo home run in the seventh, which was just the sixth homer Kelly's given up all year. The right-hander has a 3.46 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 74:31 K:BB in 91 innings across 16 starts. He's projected for a home start against the Giants next week.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks cruise 9-3 as Rockies lose another pitcher

David Peralta, Alek Thomas and Carson Kelly homered, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, who...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clevinger 1-hit ball for 6 innings, Padres beat Diamondbacks

Mike Clevinger outpitched Madison Bumgarner by throwing one-hit ball for six innings in his longest outing of the year, leading the San Diego Padres over the Arizona Diamondbacks 4...

JUNE 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sunk by long ball Kelly (6-5) took the loss during Friday's 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Tigers, allowing four runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts in six innings.

Impact Kelly pitched well aside from the third inning, when he put the first three batters on followed by a Javier Baez grand slam to fall in line for the loss. The 33-year-old fired 68 of 99 pitches for strikes and has now walked no more than two batters in 11 of 15 turns. Kelly currently sports a 3.64 ERA and 1.30 WHIP and is in line sup to start again next week in Colorado.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shhh! Detroit's Báez quiets fan with grand slam in Arizona

Javier Báez hit a grand slam to quiet a fan in the front row and homer for the third straight game, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes seven strong in win Kelly (6-4) earned the win Sunday over the Twins. He allowed one run on five hits and no walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.

Impact Kelly got into trouble in the first inning, giving up a run when Carlos Correa grounded into a double play. That ended up being the only damage on Kelly's line, as he settled in after that and completed seven innings for the third time in 14 starts. The strong outing trimmed his ERA to 3.46 with a 1.29 WHIP and 66:29 K:BB across 78 innings overall. The right-hander is projected for a favorable home start versus the Tigers next weekend.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kennedy's grand slam powers D-backs over Twins for 7-1 win

Buddy Kennedy hit a grand slam for his first big-league homer, Christian Walker added two solo shots and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks play the Twins in series rubber match

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez slugs long homer, Twins pound Diamondbacks 11-1

Gary Sánchez smashed a long two-run homer that capped a six-run third inning, Dylan Bundy threw eight effective innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-1

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Drury, Moustakas rally Reds over D-backs 5-4

Brandon Drury hit a tying three-run homer in the fifth inning, Mike Moustakas added a go-ahead single in the sixth and the Cincinnati Reds rallied past the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4...

JUNE 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks start 3-game series against the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks begin a three-game series at home against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday

JUNE 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies end 9-game win streak, skipper Thomson's 1st loss

Rob Thomson took his first loss as interim manager and the Philadelphia Phillies ended a nine-game winning streak, falling 13-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Earns fifth win Kelly (5-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing zero runs on one hit and three walks over six innings against the Reds. He struck out five.

Impact Kelly never allowed more than one baserunner in an inning en route to his fifth win. Wednesday's performance marked the right-hander's fourth straight quality start and his fourth scoreless appearance of the campaign. Across 12 starts and 65 innings, he sports a 3.32 ERA with a 54:27 K:BB. Kelly's next start is tentatively scheduled for a rematch with the Reds in Arizona on Monday.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

D-Backs snap skid, back Kelly with three homers in 7-0 win

Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0, snapping a four-game skid

JUNE 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works on timing Kelly believes he's figured out an issue with his mechanics ahead of Wednesday's start against the Reds, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Kelly has allowed 16 earned runs in 17 innings over his last four starts, including an outing at Dodger Stadium in which he allowed eight runs in two innings. He pitched brilliantly prior to that stretch, posting a 1.71 ERA over 42 innings and seven starts. "I think more than anything it's a feel thing," Kelly said. "My timing has been a little bit off as far as mechanics. But the last week, with my bullpen (Monday), has been a lot better. It's been a lot easier to command stuff. It's been going where I want it to." A common thread in the four recent outings has been walks -- he's issued 13 free passes in those 17 innings. When the right-hander was cruising, 68 percent of his pitches were strikes compared to 60 percent during the recent four-game run. Kelly enters Wednesday's game confident he'll get back to attacking hitters as he had earlier in the season.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks aim to stop skid in game against the Reds

The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to stop their four-game skid with a win against the Cincinnati Reds

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ashcraft shuts down D-backs, Reds power way to 14-8 win

Graham Ashcraft pitched six shutout innings to extend his impressive debut run, Joey Votto led an early homer barrage and the Cincinnati Reds beat the slumping Arizona Diamondbacks...

JUNE 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Thomas hits 2 of Diamondbacks' 5 HRs in win over Pirates

Rookie Alek Thomas hit two of Arizona’s five home runs and the Diamondbacks opened a long road trip by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-6

JUNE 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Diamondbacks visit the Pirates to start 3-game series

The Pittsburgh Pirates start a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday

JUNE 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Riley homers, Wright throws 6 scoreless in Atlanta's 6-0 win

Austin Riley hit a three-run homer, William Contreras had three hits and Kyle Wright threw six scoreless innings in the Braves’ 6-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS