George Kirby's Frustration Mounts as Rays Rally to Beat Mariners

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby expressed frustration after giving up a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays, leading to a 7-4 defeat. Kirby believed he should not have been on the mound for the seventh inning, as he felt he had reached his pitch limit. Despite a rocky start, Kirby had a strong turnaround in the middle innings, retiring 15 of 17 batters. However, his recent performances have been inconsistent, with a 6.00 ERA in his last four starts. The Mariners' bullpen is also facing workload challenges, further complicating their playoff push.