The Mariners were unable to hold an early lead as the Astros got to the former All-Star pitcher in his first game back from a shoulder injury.

SEATTLE — Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías hit Mariners star pitcher George Kirby with a 102.7 mph comebacker to the jaw in the fifth inning Tuesday, causing the right-hander to leave the ...

"I knew I wasn't in a position to be selected for the [2020] Olympics and I never thought about Olympic selection this time because I was basically starting from scratch," Kirby tells BBC Sport.

Apr 27, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (68) celebrates after the final out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park.