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Dodgers News: Joe Kelly Not Impressed With Astros Fans

Matthew Moreno
July 30, 2024
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Jul 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly (99) reactss after delivering a pitch against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
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Joe Kelly has been among the most outspoken players to publicly criticize the Houston Astros for their 2017 World Series cheating scandal, and it’s earned him plenty of disdain whenever the Los Angeles Dodgers play at Minute Maid Park.

Kelly was not part of the 2017 Dodgers team but firmly planted himself into the proverbial rivalry in 2020 when he brushed back Alex Bregman and made a pouting face at Carlos Correa after striking out the shortstop.

The matchup was the first between the Dodgers and Astros since the tainted World Series.

The right-hander didn’t pitch in the weekend series until Sunday, but made his presence felt prior to that point by shouting an expletive at Astros starter Ronel Blanco after he hit Gavin Lux with a pitch on Saturday.

Once Kelly was available to pitch out of the Dodgers bullpen, he entered to loud boos from Astros fans. Following the Dodgers’ win that prevented a sweep, Kelly claimed to not have heard the jeers and further prodded Astros fans, per David Vassegh of AM 570 L.A. Sports:

#Dodgers Joe Kelly said he didn’t hear the boos from #Astros fans today:

“They weren’t loud enough honestly.”

— David Vassegh (@THEREAL_DV) July 28, 2024

Kelly entered the game in the eighth inning and with the Dodgers holding a 6-2 lead. He allowed a one-out double to Jose Altuve but retired the next two batters faced to pitch a scoreless inning. Kelly got through the frame without incident or lack of control.

The 36-year-old did at times adjust the timing of his delivery and reached 100 mph on his fastballs.

Joe Kelly’s history with Astros

Kelly was suspended eight games for his role in the benches clearing between the Dodgers and Astros in 2020, which he appealed down to five. He continued to speak critically of not only the Astros but MLB commissioner Rob Manfred as well, and enjoyed the process of representing himself during the appeals process.

In 2022, Kelly said he believed a majority of fans were rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series because of the Astros cheating against the Dodgers.

Last year, it became public knowledge in “A Damn Near Perfect Game: Reclaiming America’s Pastime” that Kelly planned to confront the Astros at the MLB bubble hotel if they advanced to the 2020 World Series to play the Dodgers.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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