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George Kirby Joins Exclusive List in Seattle Mariners History; Here's Who's On It
TL;DR
George Kirby secured his fifth win of the season, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros. The Mariners have now won all five games against Houston this season.
Key points
- George Kirby earned his fifth win of the season.
- The Mariners beat the Astros 3-1 at Daikin Park.
- Seattle has won all five games against Houston this season.
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George Kirby Joins Exclusive List in Seattle Mariners History; Here's Who's On It
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby earned his fifth win (5-2) of the season on Monday night as the M's beat the Houston Astros 3-1 at Daikin Park.
The Mariners are now 20-22 on the season, and they've won all five games against Houston. Dating back to last season, Seattle has won its last eight contests against their division rivals.
Kirby allowed just one run on seven hits in the win, walking two while striking out seven. His 5-2 record is now accompanied by a 2.84 ERA.
The win was the 50th win of his career, which makes him just the 12th pitcher in franchise history to hit that number.
What other pitchers have 50 career wins with the M's?
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Felix Hernandez (169)*
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Jamie Moyer (145)*
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Randy Johnson (130)**
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Freddy Garcia (76)
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Mark Langston (74)
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Mike Moore (66)
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Hisashi Iwakuma (63)
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Marco Gonzales (61)
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Joel Pineiro (58)
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Erik Hanson (56)
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Gil Meche (55)
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George Kirby (50)
*Denotes Mariners Hall of Famer
**Denotes Mariners Hall of Famer and National Baseball Hall of Famer
It should also be noted that Logan Gilbert is at 49 wins, meaning he'll join the list with his next win. He's scheduled to take the mound on Friday night against the and T-Mobile Park.
Q&A
What is George Kirby's current win-loss record for the season?
George Kirby's current win-loss record for the season is 5-2.
How many games have the Seattle Mariners won against the Houston Astros this season?
The Seattle Mariners have won all five games against the Houston Astros this season.
What is George Kirby's ERA after the recent game against the Astros?
George Kirby's ERA after the recent game against the Astros is 2.84.