Merrill Kelly, a 35-year-old right-hander, took a circuitous route to a place of prominence on the Diamondbacks. After washing out of the minor-league system, he spent four seasons overseas in Korea. Now, he has pitched himself into a position within the franchise's foundation.
ARLINGTON, Texas — On the day before his first World Series start, pitcher snuck a glance over his shoulder at his news conference backdrop. “I decided to take a look back just to double-check that it said ‘World Series’ behind me,” he said. All October he has tried to enjoy this improbable journey, which Kelly extended on Saturday in a 9-1 Arizona victory over the .
He had logged 2 1/3 innings in relief in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series against . The schedule afforded his customary four days of rest before he faced Arizona. At the outset, Montgomery looked firm. When Arizona designated hitter notched an infield single in the second, Montgomery lured outfielder into reaching for a curveball outside the zone. Gurriel grounded into an inning-ending double play.
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