Thursday's Twins-Seattle game recap
George Kirby was again remarkably efficient, showing off his All-Star form.
July 21, 2023 at 12:02AM
George Kirby, Seattle
He outpitched fellow All-Star righthander Pablo López, giving up four hits and striking out 10 over seven innings — his AL-best 15th quality start of the season.
By the numbers
26 Balls among Kirby's 99 pitches; he didn't walk a batter for the ninth time this season.
36 Pitches López needed to get through the first inning, when he only gave up one run and left the bases loaded.
3 Batters hit by Jorge López in the eighth inning, the first time three Mariners batters have been hit in a single inning.
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