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George Kirby Exits Bloody After Ramón Urías Line Drive Strikes His Face

Making his third start since spring-training shoulder rehab, the 27-year-old All-Star had allowed two runs over five innings when Eduard Bazardo entered in the sixth.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby heads to the dugout after getting hit in the face by the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

Overview

  • Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías sent a 102.7 mph comebacker into Kirby’s jaw in the fifth inning.
  • Kirby deflected the ball slightly with his throwing hand before being struck, leaving him bleeding and unable to continue.
  • Over five innings, Kirby yielded eight hits, one walk and two earned runs while striking out three.
  • Eduard Bazardo, who had been warming up in the bullpen, took over on the mound to begin the sixth inning.
  • The 27-year-old former All-Star entered the contest with a 3.56 career ERA across 91 major league starts.