Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly picked up his first win of the season Friday in his final start of the first half of the season.
Kelly held the Cubs to just one run on three hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings. He struck out four, while throwing 41 of 73 pitches for strikes. He improved his record to 1-3, as the Cardinals won, 3-2.
Kelly has a 3.88 ERA in 48 2/3 innings and he is not expected to return to the rotation immediately after the break. The Cardinals will not need Kelly for a few weeks, so he is expected to pitch out of the bullpen.