PITTSBURGH —

Don Kelly isn't going anywhere. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager and Western Pennsylvania native just had his contract extended by the organization.

The team made the announcement of the extension in a press release Monday afternoon. Advertisement

Kelly, who is originally from Butler, went to Mt. Lebanon High School and then to Point Park University. He briefly played for the Pirates in 2007 at the start of his major league career.

Kelly made his debut on May 9 vs. Atlanta after former manager Derek Shelton was fired from the position.

While leading the team, the Pirates swept seven series, including against the Philadelphia Phillies, Detroit Tigers and Dodgers.

"I was a Pirates fan first."

“Our clubhouse is full of players who care deeply about each other, about winning

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