George Kirby grounds Braves, Mariners strikeout 16 times in 3-2 loss
Kirby features sweeper in another strong outing
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 05: George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at T-Mobile Park on May 05, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images George Kirby kept the Braves on the ground for seven innings, but the Mariners struck out 16 times while watching an early lead slip away. Andrés Muñoz allowed the go-ahead homer to Matt Olson in the ninth inning Tuesday, giving the Braves a 3-2 win.
The Mariners had gotten out to an early lead on a two-run home run from J. P. Crawford in the third.
But they picked up just one more hit the rest of the way, rarely threatening while, again, punching out 16 times. The highlight of the game, however, was another strong start from Kirby. It’s been a weird season for him so far.
He’s walking more and striking out fewer batters than ever, but he entered the day with a 56. 5% ground ball rate — the fifth best in baseball. His 2.
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