Merrill Kelly struggles as Diamondbacks fall to Angels, Jun-Sang Eom signs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly allowed six runs in 5.3 innings during a game against the Los Angeles Angels on June 16, 2026. The Diamondbacks' offense managed only four hits throughout the match. The team is looking to put the loss behind them as they navigate the rest of the season. In other news, Arizona announced the signing of Korean prospect Jun-Sang Eom, a two-way player from the KBO draft, known for his pitching and shortstop skills.
- •Merrill Kelly allowed six runs, struggling against Anaheim Angels.
- •Diamondbacks only recorded four hits in the game.
- •Los Angeles Angels ranked among the league's weaker teams.
- •Jun-Sang Eom, a two-way prospect, signed with Arizona.
- •Eom considered a top prospect in the KBO draft.
- 3:08 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks News: Reid Detmers, Snake Charmer
"The sooner Merrill Kelly and the Diamondbacks can rinse this one from memory, the better.
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