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Reverts to poor form in loss Kelly (5-6) allowed six runs on 11 hits and a walk while striking out four over 5.1 innings to take the loss versus the Angels on Tuesday.

Impact This was Kelly's third consecutive loss. He pitched a scoreless first inning but was tagged for at least one run in each of the next five frames, creating a deficit too large for the Diamondbacks to escape. During his skid, Kelly has given up 15 runs over 16.1 innings while posting a 9:6 K:BB. He's at a 5.81 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 42:28 K:BB through 69.2 innings over 12 starts this season. His velocity has been stable compared to the last couple of years, but a back injury that delayed his start to the season may have disrupted his rhythm. Kelly is projected to make his next start in St. Louis early next week.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mike Trout homers as Angels shut out Diamondbacks 7-0

Mike Trout hit a two-run home run and an RBI double for the Los Angeles Angels in a 7-0 shutout of the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Diamondbacks face the Angels with 1-0 series lead

The Arizona Diamondbacks lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pitches well but gets no support Kelly (5-5) took the loss against Miami on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out one batter over six innings.

Impact Kelly didn't allow any extra-base hits and was efficient in getting through six frames on 74 pitches. However, the two runs he allowed were enough to saddle him with the loss, as Arizona managed just three hits and no runs against five Marlins hurlers. Kelly did notch his fifth quality start of the campaign and rebounded well after yielding seven runs over five innings against Washington in his previous outing. He'll carry a 5.46 ERA and 1.45 WHIP into his next start, which is scheduled to be at home against the Angels.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly does 'Merrill things,' goes 6 strong in bounceback effort MIAMI -- Coming into Thursday’s 2-0 loss against the Marlins at loanDepot park, Arizona’s starting pitchers had posted a 6.01 ERA over their...

JUNE 11 • MLB.COM

Tyler Phillips earns 1st win of the season in Marlins 2-0 victory over Diamondbacks

Tyler Phillips allowed two hits in five innings to get his first win of the season and lead the Miami Marlins to a 2-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Marlins look to keep home win streak alive, host the Diamondbacks

The Miami Marlins host the Arizona Diamondbacks aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Hit hard in loss Kelly (5-4) allowed seven runs on six hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out four over five innings to take the losses versus the Nationals on Friday.

Impact Kelly had a strong May, but his first start in June was a dud. He allowed three home runs, which accounted for four of the seven runs on his line in his first loss since May 3 versus the Cubs. Kelly is now at a 5.71 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 37:25 K:BB through 58.1 innings over 10 starts this season. His next start is projected to be on the road versus the Marlins.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

García hits 1st grand slam for his 2nd HR of game in Nationals' 14-1 romp over Diamondbacks

Luis García Jr. hit his first career grand slam for his second homer of the game in the Washington Nationals’ 14-1 romp over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Merrill Kelly Shelling by Nationals Latest Concern for D-backs The Arizona Diamondbacks went into the 2025-26 offseason looking to rebuild their rotation. With ace Corbin Burnes having had Tommy John Sur...

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Diamondbacks host the Nationals in first of 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks open a three-game series at home against the Washington Nationals on Friday

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Yankees, Aaron Judge consulting with thoracic outlet syndrome specialist Dr. Gregory Pearl, the physician who specializes in thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and diagnosis, is reviewing imaging performed on New Yo...

JUNE 4 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Win streak ends with no-decision Kelly allowed two runs on eight hits, two walks and a hit batsman while striking out two over 5.1 innings in a no-decision Sunday versus the Mariners.

Impact Kelly's strong pitching continued, but he wasn't able to earn a fifth straight win. He's allowed just nine runs over his last five starts, spanning 34.1 innings with a 19:7 K:BB. The veteran right-hander is now at a 5.06 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 33:22 K:BB through 53.1 innings across nine starts this season. Kelly is projected for a home start versus the Nationals in his next outing.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks have a huge Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly problem | Sporting News These two free-agent signings have not worked out at all so far.

MAY 31 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mariners play the Diamondbacks on home winning streak

The Seattle Mariners host the Arizona Diamondbacks trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Grabs fourth consecutive win Kelly (5-3) earned the win Monday against the Giants, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over seven innings.

Impact Kelly turned in another strong outing, tossing 64 of his 96 pitches for strikes while generating 25 combined called and swinging strikes. The veteran right-hander allowed both of his runs in the fourth inning on a two-run double by Rafael Devers, but otherwise kept San Francisco quiet. Kelly has now delivered four straight quality starts, allowing just seven runs over his last 29 innings for a 2.17 ERA during that stretch. Despite the recent success, the underlying metrics remain concerning, as Kelly still ranks in the bottom one percent of MLB in xERA, xSLG and xBA. He now owns a 5.25 ERA with a 31:20 K:BB across eight starts and is scheduled to face Seattle on Sunday.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Marte's 4-hit day helps Kelly win 4th straight start as D-backs beat Giants 6-2

Ketel Marte had four hits, including a tying double in the fifth inning and a two-run single in the sixth, and Merrill Kelly pitched seven strong innings to win his fourth straight...

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Kelly keeps cruising, Marte keeps raking as D-backs win 10th in 11 games SAN FRANCISCO -- The Diamondbacks continued their dominance over the Giants on Monday afternoon as they won, 6-2, at Oracle Park behind a so...

MAY 26 • MLB.COM

Diamondbacks play the Giants after Carroll's 4-hit game

The Arizona Diamondbacks play the San Francisco Giants after Corbin Carroll had four hits against the Rockies on Sunday

MAY 25 • Associated Press

Earns third straight win Kelly (4-3) allowed three earned runs on 8 hits while getting four strikeouts without a walk in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Giants.

Impact Kelly collected his third straight quality start to help the Diamondbacks complete the sweep. The right-hander allowed a home run by Casey Schmitt in the first, and had runners on in each of the first five innings, but controlled the game nicely to keep Arizona in it The 37-year-old in his last three games has allowed five earned runs in 22 innings with a 13:3 K:BB ratio. The next start for Kelly is scheduled against the Giants again next week, as he will try and keep his win streak going.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Triple shy of cycle, Marte stays red-hot as D-backs sweep Giants PHOENIX -- The Diamondbacks completed a three-game sweep of the Giants on Wednesday afternoon with a 6-3 win, their fifth in their last six...

MAY 20 • MLB.COM

Ketel Marte, Geraldo Perdomo lead D-backs to 6-3 win over Giants and a 3-game sweep

Ketel Marte hit a two-run homer, Geraldo Perdomo drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks finished a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants with a 6-3 win

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Diamondbacks host the Giants on 4-game home win streak

The Arizona Diamondbacks, on a four-game home winning streak, host the San Francisco Giants

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Implode Against Phillies

The Phillies stormed back against the Pirates, the Dodgers silenced the Angels, the Reds had a web gem to end the game, three walk offs and...

MAY 16 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Pirates Implode Against Phillies

Tosses complete game Kelly (3-3) tossed a complete game in Friday's win over the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits while striking out three.

Impact Kelly needed 100 pitches to record the 27 outs Friday, and while he didn't overpower hitters, he looked in control all game long. He had outstanding run support all game long, though, as the Diamondbacks erupted for six runs in the first inning and never looked back. Kelly has won his last two starts, posting a 9:3 K:BB while allowing two runs across 16 innings in that stretch. Kelly will try to extend his decent run of results in his next start, scheduled for next week at home against the Giants.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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