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Mariners Pitcher George Kirby Bloodied by 102.7 MPH Line Drive, Exits Game

The right‐hander will undergo further medical tests despite dismissing the comebacker’s impact as minor.

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Overview

  • In the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park, Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías lined a 102.7 mph comebacker that struck Kirby in the jaw.
  • Kirby walked off the field with blood visible on his face and was replaced by right‐hander Eduard Bazardo for the sixth inning.
  • The 27-year-old was making his third start since returning from spring shoulder inflammation and had thrown 95 pitches over five frames.
  • After the game Kirby downplayed the injury, saying it “didn't even hurt” and insisting he was “all good.”
  • Mariners manager Dan Wilson said Kirby will undergo further testing to ensure there is no underlying damage.