Fans cheer as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP
American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
Fans cheer as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Stock Photo
Fans cheer as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP
American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Stock Photo