Merrill Kelly (37, Arizona Diamondbacks), the "myth of reverse export," had his first double-digit strikeout this season, showing his best pitching.
Arizona had a home game against the Colorado Rockies at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona on the 19th (Korea time).
During seven innings, Kelly threw 109 balls (60 strikes) and threw one hit and no run. He also had a whopping 11 strikeouts.
This marks Kelly's first double-digit strikeout of the season. However, this is not his personal best. Kelly's most strikeouts in a game are 12.
Arizona's batters failed to score a point in the first inning except for Ketel Marte's one-run homer. However, just one run was enough for Kelly.
Kelly allowed one walk in every inning from the second to the fourth innings, but did not give up any runs while curbing hits. He also had three outs in the first and fifth innings.
Kelly was hit twice by a leadoff hitter in the sixth inning, but continued his scoreless streak by hitting a double play. He also had two strikeouts in the final seventh inning.
Arizona's relief team shut out the remaining two innings, keeping the team and Kelly's win. Kelly earned his fifth win of the season. 메이저사이트
Kelly pitched 58 innings in 10 games this season, winning five games and losing two with an ERA of 3.26 and striking out 52. His performance is truly remarkable.
In particular, Kelly significantly lowered his ERA with two consecutive high-quality starts following the San Francisco Giants game on the 13th.