Merrill Kelly strong in return to mound, D-backs stay hot with 12-5 win over the Phillies

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly throws against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)


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PHOENIX — Merrill Kelly pitched five solid innings in his return from a shoulder injury, Jake McCarthy had three hits and four RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks stayed hot with a 12-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The D-backs won their eighth straight series, taking three of four from the Phillies. Since July 1, Arizona has a 25-10 record. Philadelphia has lost three straight and 10 of 14. The Phillies surrendered 23 runs over the past two games. McCarthy broke the game open in the fifth with a two-out, bases clearing triple down the right-field line that scored three runs and made it 8-2.

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