ANAHEIM, Calif. — Joe Kelly is still appealing his six-game suspension for intentionally hitting New York Yankees outfielder Tyler Austin and then engaging in a fight on the pitcher’s mound last week.
And while the attention he’s received in Boston has been appreciated by the Red Sox’ flamethrower — he was given a standing ovation at Fenway Park during his first appearance after the brawl and then another one at the Garden when he attended Game 2 of the Bruins’ playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs — Kelly decided to use the momentum to do a little good.