All articles tagged with #george kirby
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
The Toronto Blue Jays hit five home runs and scored 13 runs to defeat the Seattle Mariners 13-4 in Game 3 of the AL Championship Series, cutting their series deficit to 2-1. The game featured a strong offensive performance from the Blue Jays, including multiple home runs early in the at-bats, and marked a significant turnaround after Seattle's initial wins in the series.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners are leading the AL West for the first time since 2001 after an 11-2 win over the Angels, extending their winning streak to nine games and tying Mickey Mantle’s record for switch-hitter home runs with Cal Raleigh's 54th. They now hold a one-game lead over the Astros, with a key series upcoming in Houston to determine the division winner.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Lookout Landing
The Seattle Mariners secured a 1-0 victory against the Boston Red Sox, with pitcher George Kirby showcasing adaptability and control on the mound. A pivotal home run by J.P. Crawford and a patient at-bat by Julio Rodríguez highlighted the Mariners' offensive strategy. Pitcher Andrés Muñoz's impressive performance in the 8th inning further solidified the team's win, reflecting the importance of timing and strategy in baseball, akin to the art of sailing.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by USA TODAY
Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby was struck by a baseball thrown by a fan during a game against the Houston Astros. The incident occurred when a foul ball went into the stands and was thrown back by a fan, hitting Kirby on the left side of his chest. The fan was removed from the game, and Kirby, who seemed unharmed, joked about the incident afterward. Despite the incident, Kirby pitched well, helping the Mariners secure a 6-2 victory over the Astros in a crucial AL West matchup.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Seattle Sports
The Seattle Mariners have shown a sliver of promise with recent strong pitching performances and a fifth win in July, bringing them back to .500. While they still face a challenging road ahead, they have a chance to climb in the AL West standings and potentially surpass the Los Angeles Angels. Despite the struggles of division leaders like the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, the Mariners must capitalize quickly on this opportunity and turn their sliver of promise into bigger things.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by MLB.com
George Kirby delivers a strong pitching performance for the Seattle Mariners, carrying a no-hitter into the sixth inning and reaching a career-high-tying 101 pitches. Despite giving up a two-run homer, Kirby shows resilience and determination, finishing with a 1-2-3 seventh inning and helping the Mariners secure an 8-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Rays. Kirby's teammates praise his competitive mentality, and manager Scott Servais commends his ability to execute a scouting report. The Mariners' offense also contributes, with Jarred Kelenic and J.P. Crawford making key hits. The team hopes to build on this performance and maintain consistency.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
The Seattle Mariners started the game with a skeleton crew of players but came back with reinforcements to secure an 8-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. George Kirby pitched a strong game, using a mix of pitches to keep the Rays off balance. J.P. Crawford and Jarred Kelenic provided offensive support, with Crawford hitting a home run and Kelenic making several key defensive plays. The Mariners took the lead in the sixth inning and capitalized on the Rays' bullpen to secure the win. George Kirby's dominant performance inspired his teammates, and Paul Sewald closed out the game with a strong ninth inning.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
The Seattle Mariners lost 3-1 to the New York Yankees, with George Kirby struggling early on but battling for seven innings. The offense was once again punchless, with only one run scored on a double by Jarred Kelenic. J.P. Crawford left the game early with a shoulder injury. Ty Adcock provided a bright spot in relief, striking out two Yankees batters. The top of the Mariners lineup went hitless.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
The Seattle Mariners won their second straight game against the Miami Marlins with a commanding 9-3 victory. George Kirby pitched six strong innings, taking a perfect game into the fifth inning and a shutout into the sixth, while the Mariners offense worked productive at-bats and drove up Marlins starter Edward Cabrera's pitch count. Cal Raleigh hit a three-run homer and Mike Ford hit two homers, including a grand slam, to lead the Mariners' offensive effort. The Mariners will face the Marlins again tomorrow.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
The Seattle Mariners will face off against the Miami Marlins with George Kirby on the mound, hoping to continue their momentum from a strong offensive performance and one-hitter in the previous game. The Marlins will pitch young fireballer Edward Cabrera, who struggles with command but has a powerful fastball and effective changeup and curveball. The Mariners will need to be patient at the plate while also being aggressive on Cabrera's fastball. The game will be televised on ROOT Sports and broadcast on 710 AM Seattle Sports.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Lookout Landing
George Kirby pitches a gem for the Seattle Mariners, going eight scoreless innings against the New York Yankees. Despite a lack of offense from the Mariners, the game goes into extra innings. In the bottom of the tenth, Cal Raleigh hits a walk-off two-run homer to give the Mariners a 2-0 victory. The win caps off a successful homestand for the Mariners, who finish 7-3, and sets them up for a big weekend series against the first-place Texas Rangers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Pinstripe Alley
The New York Yankees lost to the Seattle Mariners 1-0 in extra innings, despite a strong pitching performance from Clarke Schmidt and the bullpen. The Yankees' offense, which had scored heavily in the previous two games, was unable to scrape together a run against Seattle's George Kirby. The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the tenth inning, when Seattle's Cal Raleigh drove in the winning run. The Yankees will face the Los Angeles Dodgers in their next series.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Battery Power
The Atlanta Braves will be looking to secure a series win against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday with Jared Shuster getting the start for Atlanta while the Mariners will go with right-hander George Kirby. Kirby has a 2.45 ERA and a 2.56 FIP in 51 innings this season. Matt Olson had two hits and homered for the second straight game Saturday. Ronald Acuña Jr. also had two hits, extending his hitting streak to 10-straight games. Marcell Ozuna also added two more hits and extended his hitting streak to seven-straight.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Battery Power
The Atlanta Braves will start a ten-game homestand with a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners have played better than their record suggests, with the best pitching staff in baseball, but have struggled to get useful contributions from their position players. The Braves will face Bryce Miller, Logan Gilbert, and George Kirby, who have been dominant on the mound for the Mariners. The Braves' rotation for the series is TBD, but Charlie Morton and Jared Shuster are possible options.