DonKelly said he made the decision to turn to GregorySoto in the ninth inning because PaulSkenes' command didn't look as good in the eighth inning. He did strike out the final three batters he faced, but he also threw 17 pitches -- the most in an inning all game -- to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., NolanArenado and GabrielMoreno.
"Velo ticked down a hair and fell," Kelly added. "He's getting ahead so much early. And then in that last inning, it just didn't look like the command was as sharp. Good spot to bring Soto in."
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Don Kelly said he made the decision to turn to Gregory Soto in the ninth inning because Paul Skenes' command didn't look as good in the eighth inning. He did strike out the final three batters he faced, but he also threw 17 pitches -- the most in an inning all game -- to Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Nolan Arenado and Gabriel Moreno.
"Velo ticked down a hair and fell," Kelly added. "He's getting ahead so much early. And then in that last inning, it just didn't look like the command was as sharp. Good spot to bring Soto in."
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