Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly leaves early with possible cramping
Kelly departed with two outs in the fifth
Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly was forced to exit his start against the Nationals on Saturday after experiencing possible cramping in his legs.
Kelly's exit came with two outs in the fifth inning and Arizona trailing 3-0.
Kelly threw 4 2/3 innings
The 30-year-old Kelly had allowed six hits and walked two while striking out five batters.
Kelly has a 3.86 ERA this season
Kelly is now 12-5 with a 3.86 ERA in 26 starts this season.
The Diamondbacks have lost five of their last six games
Arizona has now lost five of its last six games and is 52-84 on the season.
Kelly is expected to make his next start on Thursday
Kelly is expected to make his next start on Thursday against the Rockies in Denver.
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