To focus on one pitch at a time is one of the most challenging things for any baseball player from a mental perspective. It’s simple, but not easy. The inability to do it can lead to innings spiraling out of control,

Merrill Kelly of the Arizona Diamondbacks struck out 11 on May 18 against the Colorado Rockies. It's a season high for him, and on top of that, he allowed just one hit across seven innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks fans are doing everything they can to assist standout pitcher Merrill Kelly with his ongoing cramping issues. Kelly has had a

Corbin Burnes and Zac Gallen get the majority of attention when it comes to the Diamondbacks’ rotation. That’s understandable, as Burnes has won a Cy Young Award and Gallen has been a finalist. So it’s easy to overlook Merrill Kelly.

The Arizona Diamondbacks defeated the Colorado Rockies by a tight score of 1-0 behind excellent pitching. Merrill Kelly took a no-hitter into the sixth inning, and a Ketel Marte home run made up the only scoring by either team.