Kelly’s Gem Amounts to Loss
Jackson Merrill and Fernando Tatis Jr. both robbed the Diamondbacks of multi-run homers, preserving a delicate 1-0 lead in support of San Diego’s Nick Pivetta, who narrowly edged out Merrill Kelly in a classic pitchers’ duel.
Diamondbacks Shutout Behind Kelly’s Gem Loss
Kelly allowed a solo home run to Luis Arraez in the seventh inning and little else as he went seven full innings, allowing only four hits and no walks while striking out four. Despite Kelly’s efforst, Arizona was blanked by a nearly equally stellar Nick Pivetta.
Diamondbacks Face Fluid Situation at Closer
With Shelby Miller joining the ranks of the walking wounded, the Diamondbacks are now without their top three options for closer.