The Mariners are playing a crucial series in Tampa Bay vs. the Rays this weekend, but after winning the first game on Thursday, Seattle blew a 4–2 lead Friday night to eventually lose 7–4. The game changed when Mariners starter George Kirby allowed a two-run home run to René Pinto in the seventh inning to tie the game.
However, Kirby told the media after the game that he doesn’t think he should’ve been pitching to Pinto in the first place.
“I wish I wasn’t out there for the 7th to be honest,” Kirby said. “I was at 90 pitches (after six innings) and I didn’t think I needed to go anymore.”
