Atlanta Journal-Constitution · May 22, 2016
Right-hander Kelly competes in first Braves start
Starter Casey Kelly delivers a pitch in the first.PHILADELPHIA — Braves interim manager Brian Snitker didn’t say if right-hander Casey Kelly would stay in the rotation after making his first start of the season on Sunday. Snitker said the team likely would make that decision after Monday’s off day.
But Casey did well enough to at least earn consideration as the No. 5 starter. He allowed three runs over five innings of the 5-0 loss to the Phillies.
“Casey did a really good job keeping us in the game,” Snitker said. “Competed very well. Just had a hard time hitting (locations) with his fastball early and then he kind of got settled in and threw the ball all right.”