Don Kelly's managerial debut brings good luck for Pirates

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: May 10, 2025, 09:02 IST

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Don Kelly's managerial debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates resulted in a 3-2 victory against the Atlanta Braves. Key performances from Alexander Canario, Jared Triolo, Bailey Falter, and David Bednar contributed to the win. Fans are optimistic that Kelly's leadership will spark a turnaround for the Pirates after a series of losses, praising his immediate impact.

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Don Kelly just became the Pirates' new manager and has taken on full responsibility from the first minute. He made his managerial debut in the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves match, and the results are out. How are fans reacting to Kelly’s managerial debut? Is the debut win another beginner’s luck, or will Kelly continue the streak?

Don Kelly brings victory on his managerial debut

Don Kelly put on the Pirates’ manager cap on May 8, 2025, and made his debut in the Pirates vs Braves match, which took place on May 10.

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2025. After a series of losses, Pirates finally won a match, which totals up their wins to 13. Though the players did perform well, credits also goes to the new manager Kelly.

The Pirates won the match with a 3-2 score, with Alexander Canario and Jared Triolo hitting one home run each. The Pirates' pitchers also showcased their talent on the field. Pitcher Bailey Falter struck out three Braves hitters and only allowed 2 hits in his 6.0 innings. David Bednar also struck out three batters in 1 inning, and allowed only 2 hits. Overall, the team did perform well under Kelly’s guidance, which fans are appreciating a lot.

Fans appreciating Don Kelly’s successful debut win

The sudden turn of events in the Pirates' table did spark doubts amongst fans. With Derek Shelton out and Don Kelly taking up the manager position, questions were raised. However, the recent win turned all criticism and doubts into praise.One fan addressed the win by saying, “Is this the spark Pittsburgh needs to turn the season around?” hoping that it will improve the Pirates’ position in the table.

Another fan went on to congratulate Kelly by commenting, “Great start for Don Kelly with the Pirates, nice win!”

Earlier, there were questions raised regarding Kelly’s capability of handling a team as the head manager. Though Shelton was with the Pirates for five years, he did bring 306 victories for the team. However, the number of losses always exceeded during his term, which led the management to fire him from the position.

Now that Kelly has guided the team to victory, fans are hoping for a turn of events. Though it might be difficult to reach the top, the season is not yet over, and Kelly has just started.Also Read: Livvy Dunne relaxes in Florida while while Paul Skenes faces growing doubts

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