SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Ty Kelly doesn’t play much, but he’s learned to make the most of his opportunities.
“He’s my secret weapon,” Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said.
Mackanin summoned him at the most opportune of times on Saturday night, and Kelly delivered.
Kelly had a pinch-hit grand slam, Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer and Philadelphia snapped a six-game losing streak, beating the San Francisco Giants 12-9.
“I take anything positive, but that was pretty amazing,” Kelly said.
Down 12-4, the Giants scored five times in the ninth inning and brought the tying run to the plate before Hector Neris struck out Carlos Moncrief for his 14th save.