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George Kirby delivered a much-needed gem for the Seattle Mariners on Sunday afternoon, striking out 14 over seven brilliant innings in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / June 9

George Kirby Reaches Milestone, Helps Seattle Mariners End Skid

George Kirby needed to bring his "A" game for the Seattle Mariners on Sunday as he anchored a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Kirby managed to record his 500th career strikeout in the contest, too.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 9

Takeaways From Seattle Mariners Series Loss Against Los Angeles Angels

The Seattle Mariners lost their second consecutive series in a three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels over the weekend. Though the losses were rough, Seattle avoided disaster as Julio Rodriguez wasn't seriously injured on Saturday night when he was hit by a batted ball.

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Athletics News / Angels Nation / June 9

George Kirby Fans Career-Best 14 as Mariners Edge Angels 3-2 to Halt Losing Streak

George Kirby delivered a dominant performance on Sunday, striking out a career-high 14 batters across seven innings while giving up just two hits to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels, snapping their five-game skid.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 8

Seattle Mariners Starting Pitcher George Kirby Joins Elite Group of Pitchers

The Seattle Mariners got their best outing from a starting pitcher this season on Sunday. And it came courtesy of George Kirby. The fourth-year starting pitcher and 2023 All-Star struck out a career-high 14 batters in seven innings, didn't walk a batter and allowed two earned runs on two hits (one home run).

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 8

Mariners’ George Kirby gets Ron Washington take after 14 Ks vs. Angels

The Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday to end a five-game losing streak and avoid a sweep. While it was a difficult week for Seattle, they got a great start from their stopper on Sunday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 8

George Kirby fans 14 as Mariners edge Angels

George Kirby posted a career-high 14 strikeouts across seven innings as the Seattle Mariners earned a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon at Anaheim, Calif.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 4

Seattle Mariners Pitcher George Kirby Seemingly Fine After Scary Play

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners have seemingly avoided another potential injury to their starting rotation. In a 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby took a 102.7 mph comebacker hit by Orioles infielder Ramon Urias to the face in the top of the fifth inning.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 4

Seattle Mariners' George Kirby Issues Positive Update After Scary Comebacker Hit Him in Face

UPDATE, Wednesday A.M: According to Daniel Kramer of MLB.com, Kirby said he's OK and that the ball did hit his hand first. He added that he's happy the ball didn't hit some of the problem spots on a face, presumably the eyes, ears, nose or teeth.

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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / June 4

Mariners play excruciating game, lose 5-1

Or: 9 ways to watch an unwatchable baseball game As they are wont to do, the Seattle Mariners played a baseball game tonight. And even though it was against a typically weak 2025 Baltimore Orioles ballclub, the M’s managed make the game nigh unwatchable.

Seattle Mariners News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Mariners All-Star bloodied by 102 mph line drive to the jaw

Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby took a comebacker to the face during a Tuesday start against the Baltimore Orioles.

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 4

Seattle Mariners Offense Stagnates in 5-1 Loss to Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners weren't able to muster the timely at-bats they needed and lost 5-1 to the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday at T-Mobile Park.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 3

Seattle Mariners' All-Star Hit in Face By Line Drive, Leaves Field with Bloody Lip

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby left Tuesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit in the face by a line drive at the end of the top of the fifth inning.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 3

This Poor George Kirby Stat Will Blow Your Mind as He Starts Again For Seattle Mariners

In two starts since coming off the injured list, Seattle Mariners star George Kirby hasn't looked like himself yet. He's gone 0-2 with an 11.42 ERA. The 27-year-old has thrown only 8.2 innings in the two starts, and owns a WHIP of 1.85.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 2

Upcoming Pitching Matchups For Series Between Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles

SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners will begin the final leg of their nine-game homestand against the Baltimore Orioles at 6:40 p.m. PT on Tuesday. The Mariners will look to carry their momentum from a series win against the Minnesota Twins, and the Orioles are coming off a series sweep against the Chicago White Sox.

MLB News / Washington Nationals on SI / May 29

Nationals Star Prospect Finally Gets What He Had 'Been Waiting For' Against Mariners

Not many people would have expected the Washington Nationals to win a game when facing a budding ace like George Kirby. But this isn't the same Nationals team of the past.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 23

Mariners news: George Kirby roughed up by Astros in season debut

Despite multiple injuries impacting the starting rotation this season, the Seattle Mariners have managed to stay atop the AL West. And one of Seattle’s brightest young starters was finally ready to rejoin the team as George Kirby made his long-awaited injury return.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / May 22

Mariners Activate George Kirby, Set for Season Debut Today

The Seattle Mariners have reinstated starting pitcher George Kirby from the 15-day injured list. After being diagnosed with shoulder inflammation during spring training, Kirby will make his season debut today against the Houston Astros.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 22

Mariners activate George Kirby for season debut

The Mariners announced Thursday that right-hander George Kirby has been reinstated from the injured list. He’ll make his 2025 debut today against the Astros.

Seattle Mariners News / Athlon Sports / May 21

Mariners Announce George Kirby News Before Astros Series

Before the season began, MLB.com ranked the Seattle Mariners pitching staff as the fourth best in the sport. The Athletic ranked the Mariners starting

Seattle Mariners News / Minor League Baseball on SI / May 17

Seattle Mariners Pitcher George Kirby Stumbles in Latest Rehab Start in Triple-A

Close to his return from shoulder inflammation that has sidelined him since March, Seattle Mariners' All-Star George Kirby made his third rehab start with the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers in a 15-14, 12-inning loss against the Albuquerque Isotopes on Friday.