Joe Kelly has been pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers for only one week and is already in danger of becoming notorious among the team’s fanbase.
Kelly blew a 3-0 lead against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his debut with the team on Friday and exited down 4-3. It was more of the same in his next appearance, which came on Monday night.
Kelly entered the Dodgers’ game against the San Francisco Giants with a 2-0 lead and gave up a home run to Brandon Belt in his first inning. He then gave up another run to tie the game and left with runners on second and third. Scott Alexander allowed a 2-run double to Belt to put the Giants ahead 4-2. All four runs were charged to Kelly, who was booed as he walked off the field.
Joe Kelly walks off to boos. The crowd is angry.
— Dylan Hernandez (@dylanohernandez) April 2, 2019
Kelly is quickly developing a reputation for blowing games. He’s allowed seven hits, a walk, six runs, and two home runs in just three innings this season.
Good thing the Dodgers didn’t make a longterm commitment to him. Just kidding. They signed him to a 3-year, $25 million deal.
