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D-backs hopeful Kelly (back) won't start season on injured list

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- While Merrill Kelly won't start on Opening Day due to a back issue that cropped up last week, it doesn't mean that the right-hander will for sure start the year on the injured list, either. The Diamondbacks are holding out hope that if Kelly can get back

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Jose Fernandez's go-ahead three-run home run00:00:27

Jose Fernandez crushes a go-ahead three-run home run in the 7th inning to give the D-backs a 10-9 lead

Lane Thomas' solo home run00:00:29

Lane Thomas drills a solo home run to left-center field, increasing the Royals' lead to 3-0 in the 5th inning

Jac Caglianone's 120.2 mph double drives in two runs00:00:26

Jac Caglianone scorches a 120.2 mph double to right-center field that scores Tyler Tolbert and Abraham Toro, adding to the Royals' lead in the top of the 5th

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Royals @ D-backs · 10–13

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