Kelly set to shut down Mariners

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: There are just nine games on this Monday schedule. First pitch comes at 6:40pm ET with the Pirates hosting the Marlins. Rain is in the forecast and could impact the aforementioned MIA@PIT game.

 

Notable Starts:

Merrill Kelly is in fantastic form as five of his last six starts have resulted in a PQS-DOM. Across his six home starts this season he is 3-1 with a 3.03 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 36 IP. Through 13 starts on the season he is putting up a career best 3.44 xERA. He has been at his best on four days rest, where in five starts this season he is 3-1 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.75 WHIP, and 31/4 K/BB in 32 IP. Right-handed batters are being limited to a .194 BA and .551 OPS against him this year.

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