Merrill Kelly's velocity dips amid lingering cramp concerns
Kelly was noticeably off against Colorado, and the article ties his diminished stuff to cramps he experienced in his previous outing.
Merrill Kelly posted just two strikeouts and three walks over five innings against the Rockies, with velocity down across his entire arsenal. His command, a consistent strength in recent weeks, was notably absent. The article suggests cramps from his prior start — a five-inning no-hit effort against the Dodgers — likely carried over and impacted his effectiveness. Kelly allowed four earned runs and surrendered a three-run homer on a poorly located fastball.
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