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Kelly showed heâs still got skills.
He hit a grand slam as the gray beat the green 22-18 in a season opener at field 2 in Brahan Spring Park. He went 2-for-2 with five runs batted in and three runs scored. On defense, the shortstop started a double play and made five assists and four putouts.
âItâs fun, itâs competitive,â Kelly said. âThe guys have great spirit. Everybodyâs just having fun.â
He retired in 2001 after 22 and a half years in uniform. He had 10 more years as an Army civilian before retiring in November 2019.
David McNeill hit a two-run homer and Bennie Pokemire had a solo shot for the new team. Player/coach Mike Hoy, Ron Baer and McNeill had three hits apiece. Pokemire, David Key, Rick Anthis and Yogi Guess added two hits apiece. Key, a left-hander, pitched all seven innings for the win.