The Seattle Mariners’ eight-game win streak came to an end on Tuesday night, as the Baltimore Orioles defeated them 8-3. The loss was particularly painful for Mariners’ starter George Kirby, who was charged with six earned runs in just four innings of work. It was a disappointing outing for the rookie right-hander, who had been one of the bright spots in the Mariners’ recent success.
Kirby had been enjoying a strong start to his Major League career, posting a 3-1 record with a 3.00 ERA in his first five starts. He had been particularly effective in his last two outings, allowing just one earned run in 12 innings of work. Unfortunately, he was unable to keep up the momentum against the Orioles, as he was tagged for six runs on nine hits in just four innings of work.
The Mariners’ offense was unable to pick up the slack, as they were held to just three runs on eight hits. They were unable to capitalize on several scoring opportunities, leaving nine runners on base. This was a stark contrast to their recent hot streak, during which they had scored at least five runs in each of their eight consecutive wins.
Kirby’s gem wasted was a tough pill to swallow for the Mariners, as they had been hoping to extend their winning streak to nine games. Instead, they will now have to regroup and look ahead to their next series against the Los Angeles Angels. It will be important for Kirby to bounce back from this outing and continue to build on his impressive start to the season.
