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Don Kelly Praises Mitch Keller's 'Unbelievable' Start In Pirates Win
TL;DR
Mitch Keller delivered an impressive performance as the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a win, easing the strain on their bullpen. Don Kelly praised Keller's 'unbelievable' start during the game.
Key points
- Mitch Keller pitched nine innings in the Pirates' win
- Don Kelly praised Keller's performance as 'unbelievable'
- The Pirates' bullpen was taxed from previous games
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Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Mitch Keller
Don Kelly Praises Mitch Keller's 'Unbelievable' Start In Pirates Win originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Mitch Keller gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed on Sunday.
A taxed bullpen worked nine innings in Saturday's 13-inning loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Pirates went 10 innings against the Washington Nationals two days early, but Keller shouldered the workload on Sunday.
Keller only needed 89 pitches to pitch a season-high seven frames in a 6-3 win over Tampa Bay. Pirates manager Don Kelly praised his veteran for providing a lengthy outing.
"It was huge," Kelly said in his post-game press conference. "Honestly, probably the biggest start of the year with where our bullpen was at. For him to be as strong as he was and get the W for the team, it was unbelievable."
Q&A
What did Don Kelly say about Mitch Keller's performance?
Don Kelly praised Mitch Keller's performance as 'unbelievable' during the Pirates' win.
How did Mitch Keller help the Pittsburgh Pirates in their recent game?
Mitch Keller helped the Pirates by pitching nine innings, relieving pressure on a taxed bullpen after recent long games.
What challenges did the Pirates face before Mitch Keller's start?
Before Keller's start, the Pirates faced challenges with a taxed bullpen due to a 13-inning loss and a 10-inning game against the Nationals.
