Carson Kelly Shines by Reaching Base Four Times Despite Friday Loss

Carson Kelly reached base in all four of his plate appearances on Friday, but the Chicago Cubs fell 2-0 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The game took place on April 10.

Performance details

Kelly went 1-for-1 and drew three walks in the contest. He shined, reaching base four times during the game.

His on-base percentage rose to .425 through 11 contests. His batting average sits at .303, with 10 hits in 33 at-bats.

Season numbers

Kelly has scored four runs this season. He has also recorded two doubles and three runs batted in.

Roster and playing time

The Cubs are carrying three catchers on the roster. Miguel Amaya is serving as the backup while Moises Ballesteros is being used as a designated hitter.

Amaya has also gotten off to a strong start at the plate. The team appears set to split catching duties, with Kelly typically appearing in about two of every three games.

Fantasy impact

Reaching base four times helped Kelly’s fantasy profile despite the Friday loss. His elevated on-base percentage makes him more valuable in many formats.