Next month, Kadokawa Shoten will be releasing a Kirby hidden art scratch book. Within, fans will find eight black pages with hidden art. To uncover the art, you use a special pen to scratch the pages.

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.

"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.