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Merrill Kelly pitched another strong game as the D-backs snap a 6 game losing streak. It was not without drama after Pillar of the Giants tied the game with a home run in the 7th inning, driving Kelly out of the game. It was up to the bullpen the rest of the way, which hasn’t always panned out lately. But 4 strong bullpen innings improved Matt Andriese’s record to 4-4, which almost looks like a starting pitcher’s record at this point with so many decisions.
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Makes me throw up a little bit in my mouth to write it, but the Dodgers are on top and probably deserve it. D-backs are mediocre as expected with a mediocre record.