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.