SEATTLE — If only George Kirby’s usage didn’t have to be monitored and limited.
It’s not going to be easy for the Mariners to keep the rookie right-hander working on shortened starts and on a limited basis as they head down the stretch given what he’s shown he can do at the MLB level.
On a sunny afternoon made pleasant with a slight breeze, Kirby delivered a dominant effort on a limited pitch count and the Mariners provided just enough run support thanks to a two-run homer from Ty France to grab a 2-1 victory over the Angels in Game 1 of a split doubleheader.
