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Red Sox's Zack Kelly Rises Amid Bullpen Struggles

9/18/2025

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Zack Kelly, a reliever for the Boston Red Sox, received honest feedback from his wife, Brittany, about his inconsistent performance.
Manager Alex Cora acknowledges Kelly's strong pitching arsenal but stresses the need for reliability.
Kelly played a key role in a recent 5-4 walk-off win against the A's.
The Red Sox bullpen has struggled, allowing a .375 batting average against right-handed hitters in crucial situations.
Kelly's strikeout rate has declined, yet he has improved since returning from Triple-A, potentially earning a larger role as the team pursues a playoff spot.

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Zack Kelly, a reliever for the Boston Red Sox, received honest feedback from his wife, Brittany, about his inconsistent performance.
Manager Alex Cora acknowledges Kelly's strong pitching arsenal but stresses the need for reliability.
Kelly played a key role in a recent 5-4 walk-off win against the A's.
The Red Sox bullpen has struggled, allowing a .375 batting average against right-handed hitters in crucial situations.
Kelly's strikeout rate has declined, yet he has improved since returning from Triple-A, potentially earning a larger role as the team pursues a playoff spot.