Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly: I'd be 'surprised' if Phillies crowd trumps WBC
Merrill Kelly will take the mound for the D-backs in Game of the NLCS. He said he's not daunted by pitching in the Phillies' raucous ballpar...OCTOBER 17, 2023
MERRILL KELLY #29 - PITCHER - ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
5-1 W-L •
1.17 WHIP •
4.03 ERA
5-1 W-L
1.17 WHIP
4.03 ERA
Dodgers News: D-Backs Manager Believes Merrill Kelly Felt He Had Something to Prove vs LA What a time to change a narrative.
OCTOBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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OCTOBER 14, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Kelly to pitch where he paid to watch Phils PHOENIX -- You don’t have to tell D-backs right-hander Merrill Kelly how loud it can get at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. He has seen...
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • MLB.COM
Starting Game 2 of NLCS Kelly will start Game 2 of the NLCS on Tuesday against Philadelphia, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Kelly was dominant in his postseason debut against the Dodgers, throwing 6.1 scoreless frames while striking out five batters and walking two. He'll follow Game 1 starter Zac Gallen in the D-backs' rotation and look to contain a surging Phillies offense that posted a .938 OPS in the NLDS.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly ends drought vs. Dodgers with gem in postseason debut LOS ANGELES -- Perched atop the bench in the visitors’ dugout, Merrill Kelly patiently waited his turn to take the Dodger Stadium mound on S...
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
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Diamondbacks Game 1 Starter Merrill Kelly Has Been Historically Bad Against Dodgers in Career A good sign for LA.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
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OCTOBER 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
'Model of consistency' Kelly eager for Game 1 start vs. nemesis LA LOS ANGELES -- The champagne had already been sprayed in the clubhouse and the D-backs players were lingering on the American Family Field t...
OCTOBER 7, 2023 • MLB.COM
Named Game 1 starter The Diamondbacks named Kelly as their starter for Game 1 of Arizona's NLDS matchup against the Dodgers on Saturday.
Impact Kelly will be fully rested for Saturday after not having to pitch during the D-backs' two-game sweep of the Brewers. Kelly was dominant in his final three starts of the regular season, allowing just four runs over 18.2 innings. However, Kelly gave up seven runs in five innings during his last matchup against the Dodgers on Aug. 29.
OCTOBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes hard-luck loss Kelly (12-8) allowed one run on five hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Astros.
Impact Kelly pitched well, but the RBI double he surrendered to Jose Abreu in the fourth inning was the lone run for either team. The Diamondbacks had chances with five hits and six walks but couldn't even the score. Kelly concludes the regular season with a 3.29 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 187:69 K:BB through 177.2 innings over 30 starts. He should be a part of Arizona's wild-card round rotation.
OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tosses five frames in no-decision Kelly allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five batters over five innings in a no-decision against the Yankees on Monday.
Impact Kelly got through three scoreless frames before Austin Wells tagged him for a two-run homer in the fourth. Those were the only runs Kelly surrendered, but he departed after five innings having thrown 96 pitches. The right-hander has tossed at least five frames in 28 straight starts after opening the campaign with a 3.2-inning outing against the Dodgers. Kelly is in line for one more start in the regular season, which is tentatively slated to come in Houston this weekend. It could be a huge game and series with both teams currently fighting for a wild-card spot.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sharp in 12th win Kelly (12-7) picked up the win in Wednesday's 7-1 victory over the Giants, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out five.
Impact A solo homer by LaMonte Wade in the first inning was the only blemish on Kelly's line as he delivered his sixth quality start in 10 outings since the beginning of August. The 34-year-old right-hander has a 3.62 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 68:24 K:BB through 59.2 innings over that stretch, helping Arizona stay ahead of the pack in the battle for a wild-card spot in the NL. Kelly figures to make what will be his last start of the regular season early next week on the road against the White Sox.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tagged for seven earned runs Kelly (11-7) took the loss Thursday, allowing seven runs on six hits and four walks over five innings against the Mets. He struck out seven.
Impact Kelly set down the first six Mets in short order before walking the bases loaded to start the third and allowing two runs to score in the inning. The 34-year-old hurler surrendered five more runs in the fifth, headlined by Jeff McNeil's two-run homer. Kelly allowed just one run in each of his previous two outings; however, those starts are bookended by a pair of seven-run disasters. In those four starts since Aug. 29, the righty's season-long ERA has gone from an impressive 2.97 to a more pedestrian 3.45. Kelly is currently slated to face the Giants at home next week.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Allows one run in no-decision Kelly did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and five walks over 5.2 innings against the Cubs while striking out six.
Impact Kelly managed to hold the Cubs to one run over his 5.2 innings of work despite matching his season high with five walks on the day. He's now allowed just one run through each of his first two starts this month after surrendering a season-high seven runs in his final August start. The right-hander also has not given up a home run in four consecutive outings, though he's now issued at least three walks in three of his last five.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Pham's 10th-inning RBI single helps D-backs gain WC ground CHICAGO -- Following Friday’s pitchers' duel between Jameson Taillon and Zac Gallen, Justin Steele and Merrill Kelly got into their own batt...
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • MLB.COM
Dominates in 11th win Kelly (11-6) allowed one run on four hits and a walk over seven innings Monday, striking out 12 and earning a win over the Rockies.
Impact Kelly was electric yet again and produced double-digit strikeouts for the third time in his last five outings. He rebounded nicely after being tagged for seven runs by the Dodgers in his last start. Despite that hiccup, he now owns a 3.21 ERA with a strong 61:16 K:BB over his last nine starts. The only downside is that Kelly once again left the start earlier than expected due to cramping. He'll carry a 3.22 ERA into his next start, which is currently projected to be against the Cubs in Chicago.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly matches career high with 12 K's to open series PHOENIX -- Merrill Kelly matched a career high with 12 strikeouts Monday afternoon as he pitched the D-backs past the Rockies in a 4-2 win a...
SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • MLB.COM
D-backs seek answers after Dodgers 'pounced on our two best guys' LOS ANGELES -- If the D-backs had a reason for optimism following a rare misstep for Zac Gallen on Monday, it was that Merrill Kelly was due...
AUGUST 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
Struggles against Dodgers Kelly (10-6) allowed seven runs on 12 hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Dodgers.
Impact Kelly exited his previous start with a hamstring cramp but suffered no further restrictions. His exit Tuesday appears to be solely based on poor performance, though he was able to complete five frames for the 23rd start in a row, the lone exception in 2023 being his season debut. The right-hander is now at a 3.31 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 147:52 K:BB through 141.1 innings this season. He's projected for a more favorable home start versus the Rockies early next week.
AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks aim to dispatch Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the better pitching staffs in baseball, and right-hander Merrill Kelly is one of the biggest reasons wh...
AUGUST 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks aim to dispatch Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks have one of the better pitching staffs in baseball, and right-hander Merrill Kelly is one of the biggest reasons wh...
AUGUST 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Cleared to start Tuesday Kelly (hamstring) is listed as the Diamondbacks' probable starting pitcher for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers in Los Angeles.
Impact Kelly will be able to return to the hill on his normal four days' rest despite exiting his most recent start Thursday versus the Reds due to a right hamstring cramp. The hamstring issue didn't prevent Kelly from turning in his best start of the season, as he held the Reds scoreless over seven frames while permitting just one hit and tying his career high with 12 strikeouts. Kelly has been stellar all season but especially so in August; through five starts this month, the right-hander has accrued a 2.08 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 37 over 30.1 innings.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
