The Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday extended the contract of manager Don Kelly, who took over on an interim basis in May after Derek Shelton was fired.

The club did not reveal terms of the new agreement.

The Pirates started the season 12-26, then went 59-65 under Kelly, starting with his managerial debut on May 9.

"I'm proud to continue leading the Pirates," Kelly said in a release. "Our clubhouse is full of players who care deeply about each other, about winning, and about representing Pittsburgh the right way. I was a Pirates fan first. I know our fans deserve a team that delivers on the field, and it's on me to make sure we reach that standard."

Pittsburgh swept seven series under Kelly, including one in June against the National League East champion Philadelphia Phillies and another i

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