Diamondbacks’ NLCS Game 2 starter Merrill Kelly addressed reporters ahead of Tuesday’s tilt against the Phillies, at which point he expressed some doubts that Citizens Bank Park would be the loudest ballpark he’s ever played in.
While Kelly acknowledged the significant home atmosphere in Philadelphia, he indicated that he’s played in a louder stadium, citing the World Baseball Classic when Trea Turner sent Team USA home with a victory via a game-winning grand slam against Venezuela.
“… And then going into the WBC game, I think that—I haven’t obviously heard this place on the field, but I’d be very surprised if it trumped that Venezuela game down in Miami,” said Kelly.
