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George Kirby Returns to the Mound but Struggles in Mariners' Loss to Astros
- George Kirby returned to pitching on May 23, 2025, at Daikin Park in Houston, where the Mariners lost 9-2 to the Astros in the series opener.
- Kirby missed the entire season due to shoulder inflammation diagnosed during spring training, and the Mariners took a cautious approach for his recovery.
- He pitched 3 2/3 innings, threw 72 pitches with velocity nearly at 98.8 mph, but allowed five earned runs before being removed in the fourth inning.
- Kirby said his fastball felt great and mentioned there were lessons to be gained from the outing, while the Mariners struggled offensively, striking out 15 times and leaving 12 runners on base.
- Despite the loss, Kirby expressed encouragement about his health and believes he can build on this start as the Mariners aim to strengthen their rotation amid injuries.
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George Kirby returns to the mound but struggles in Mariners’ loss to Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s George Kirby didn’t get the results he wanted in his season debut Thursday night against the Houston Astros. The right-hander was still encouraged in his return to the mound after a lengthy absence.
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The Wenatchee WorldMariners lose George Kirby’s debut; Julio Rodríguez scratched vs. Astros
HOUSTON – Two and a half hours before he stepped back onto a major league mound for the first time in eight months, George Kirby stood in the Seattle Mariners dugout, looking out at the field while his teammates went through their pregame routines.
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George Kirby returns to the mound but struggles in Mariners' loss to Astros
Seattle’s George Kirby didn’t get the results he wanted in his season debut, but he was still encouraged in his return to the mound after a lengthy absence.
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