Snake Bytes 6/3: Kelly Deals, Marte Unloads

Kelly pitched a gem into the eighth inning with ten K’s and Marte started the game in Beast Mode.

By Jay Ego Jun 3, 2019, 11:00am EDT

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This game was never in doubt. The D-backs jumped on the Mets early and Kelly pitched a beautiful game. That gave the D-backs the series against the Mets and returned their record to .500 and with over a hundred games left to the season, it doesn’t feel over even after a dreadful May.

Ketel on Tying Longest Home Run of ‘19: ‘I’ve Got More’

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I sure do hope so. Truth is, even role players were probably drafted to be ‘impact players’ but just only halfway panned out. But that’s fine, this draft will provide the D-backs a chance to stack some talent. Seven of the first 75 picks in the draft will give that opportunity.

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