Our guy George Kirby takes the mound tonight for Game #147 against the Athletics, and honestly, he needs to be rock solid. Why? Because the biggest secret out there is that Kirby has been one of the absolute *worst* pitchers in the entire league when it comes to holding runners on base. Yeah, you heard that right, and it’s a huge storyline we’ve all gotta watch tonight.
Kirby’s Big Challenge: Locking Down the Bags
This isn’t some minor glitch; it’s a critical issue that could decide games, especially with us hitting game #147 in the season. You can feel the pressure for him to deliver a “fresh start” performance after what sounds like some unsteady outings from folks like Jeffrey Springs. We need that consistency from Kirby if we’re going to keep pushing. A clean basepath is everything, and if he can’t lock down runners, those singles turn into doubles and runs way too easily. This flaw, quiet as it’s been, could be a season-defining problem for the Emerald City.
Tonight’s Lineup and What We’re Watching
On the offensive side, it’s good to see JP back to leading off for us. And a shout out to Birthday Boy Weston Wilson, who’s batting ninth tonight. Taylor Ward is slotting in as the designated hitter against the lefty, Springs. Not gonna lie, some of us were hoping to see Arroyo get that DH spot, just because he’s a bit more fun, but Ward it is. Every at-bat counts in these late-season matchups.
Game Time, M’s Faithful!
It all kicks off tonight at 6:40 PM PT. You can catch all the action on Mariners TV with Aaron Goldsmith and Angie Mentink on the call, or tune in to ESPN 710 AM with Rick Rizzs and Gary Hill Jr. This isn’t just another game; it’s Game #147, and every single pitch from Kirby, every hit from JP, matters for what we’re building towards this season. Let’s go M’s!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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