The Bradenton Marauders won an 8-0 shutout on Thursday, led by a combined one-hit effort from Antwone Kelly and Connor Oliver. Neither pitcher is a top 30 guy in the system, but both have emerged as sleepers to watch.
Kelly got the start, pitching five no-hit innings. The right-hander walked three and struck out five. The 20-year-old Kelly was signed by the Pirates in January 2021, and has emerged this year as one of the hardest throwers on the Bradenton roster. He sat 94.3 MPH with his fastball tonight, topping out at 97. Kelly had five whiffs on 16 swings from his fastball, with two whiffs on the cutter and one on the slider.