Antowne Kelly makes MLB debut as Pirates fall to Marlins
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 12:48 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Antowne Kelly debuted for the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 12 against the Miami Marlins, pitching 2.1 innings and allowing two runs. He struck out Jakob Marsee for his first MLB strikeout. Despite the loss, Kelly showcased his potential by retiring the final six batters he faced. Pirates manager Don Kelly stated that Kelly will serve as a bulk reliever going forward and emphasized his importance to the bullpen. The Pirates aim to level the series with Miami on June 13.
- •Kelly pitched 2.1 innings in his MLB debut.
- •He allowed two runs and struck out one batter.
- •Pittsburgh is seeking a win to even the series on June 13.
- •Manager Don Kelly believes Kelly can be a significant asset.
- •Kelly reached velocities of 100 MPH during his outing.
- 12:48 PMYahoo Sports — Antowne Kelly Reflects On MLB Debut In Losing Effort
"Kelly pitched 2.1 innings in Friday's loss.
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