Diamondbacks 7, Dodgers 7: A 7 inning slugfest ends in a tie

Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Merrill Kelly got the start today for the Diamondbacks, giving up 6 runs, 4 of them earned, in 4+ innings of work. He gave up 8 hits, including doubles to Mookie Betts and Gavin Lux. Among the 6 mostly hard hit singles he gave up, even LA starter David Price got a base hit on a sharp line drive single to left. It should be noted that Price is a poster boy for the DH, with only 4 hits in 50 career at bats.

Kelly did look a little sharper as the game wore on, but was also victimized by some poor defense. In the second inning with runners on 1st and 2nd with 2 outs Corey Seager lifted a fly ball to centerfield. Trayce Thompson had some trouble picking up the…