Arizona Diamondbacks (69-53, second in the NL West) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (59-61, fourth in the AL East) St. Petersburg, Florida; Friday, 6:50 p.m. EDT PROBABLE PITCHING PLAYERS: Diamondbacks: Ryne Nelson (8-6, 4.51 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 95 strikeouts); Rays: Ryan Pepiot (0-0) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Diamondbacks -113, Rays -107; Over/Under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: […]
Merrill Kelly knew allowing two runs in his first inning since returning from a shoulder strain was nothing to worry about. The Diamondbacks’ veteran right-hander came in, found his rhythm and did enough to earn the win in his team’s 12-5 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday at Chase Field. “Just because I scored […]
Merrill KellyHis last major league pitching appearance was on April 15. The Diamondbacks’ right-hander was excellent in his first four starts before being sidelined with a strained right shoulder. After nearly four months on the bench, Kelly now appears to be close to returning. Manager Torey Lovullo hinted to reporters (including Nick Piecoro of the […]
