Merrill Shines, Ketel Returns | MLB News

Merrill Kelly dominated in the opener, tossing seven shutout innings and leading the Diamondbacks to victory with Lars Nootbar’s game-sealing grand slam. But in the nightcap, rookie Yunior Marte outdueled Mitch Bratt as the offense stalled, handing the D-backs a tough loss. Ketel Marte is expected back on Monday, offering a much-needed boost as the team races to the finish. Meanwhile, the Padres suffered a devastating blow when Luis Rengifo’s season ended with a knee injury, and Pete Crow-Armstrong lit up the scoreboard with three homers, showing signs of his old form.

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