Rangers
On April 28th, 2021, the Seattle Mariners made history when George Kirby pitched a win against the Texas Rangers with a home run from Tom Murphy. This was the first time in franchise history that a pitcher had won a game with a home run from a teammate.
Kirby, a rookie pitcher, had only made three starts prior to this game and had yet to record a win. He was up against the Rangers’ Lance Lynn, who had been one of the most dominant pitchers in the American League this season. Kirby was able to hold the Rangers scoreless through six innings, while the Mariners offense was able to get on the board with a solo home run from Murphy in the fourth inning.
The Mariners were able to add to their lead in the seventh inning when Kyle Seager hit a two-run home run off of Lynn. The Rangers were able to get one run back in the eighth inning, but Kirby was able to hold them off for the rest of the game. With the win, Kirby became the first pitcher in Mariners history to win a game with a home run from a teammate.
Kirby’s performance was impressive, as he was able to keep the Rangers off balance with his mix of pitches. He threw a total of 97 pitches, with 54 of them being strikes. He also recorded seven strikeouts, which is an impressive feat for any pitcher, let alone a rookie.
The win was an important one for the Mariners, as it put them in first place in the American League West. It also showed that Kirby has the potential to be an important part of the team’s rotation going forward. With his performance against the Rangers, he has proven that he can be successful in the major leagues.
The Mariners’ win over the Rangers was a historic one, as it marked the first time in franchise history that a pitcher had won a game with a home run from a teammate. George Kirby’s performance was impressive and showed that he has what it takes to be successful in the major leagues. With his performance against the Rangers, he has proven that he can be an important part of the team’s rotation going forward.
