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Merrill Kelly’s Near No-Hitter Secures Diamondbacks' 1-0 Victory Over Rockies

Ketel Marte’s first-inning homer and Kelly’s dominant pitching extended Colorado’s record-breaking struggles to 8-38.

Mickey Moniak (22) of the Colorado Rockies reacts to a strike out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Phoenix. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Merrill Kelly pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out 11, falling one strikeout short of his career high.
  • Ketel Marte’s solo home run in the first inning provided the only run of the game, highlighting Arizona’s efficient offense.
  • Shelby Miller earned his fourth save of the season by escaping a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning to preserve the shutout.
  • Colorado rookie Chase Dollander showed promise, giving up one run on three hits over 4⅔ innings with six strikeouts.
  • The Rockies’ 8-38 record marks the worst start through 46 games in modern MLB history, as they remain winless in 15 series this season.