The Seattle Mariners (63-52) have an opportunity to extend their eight-game winning streak as they host the Baltimore Orioles (71-45) at T-Mobile Park on Saturday at 9:40 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (10-8) to the mound, while Cole Irvin (1-3) will take the ball for the Orioles.
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Seattle vs. Baltimore Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 9:40 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: FS1
- Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (10-8, 3.32 ERA) vs Irvin – BAL (1-3, 5.44 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Orioles Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kirby | Irvin | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | GS | 8 |
| 10-8 | W-L | 1-3 |
| 3.32 | ERA | 5.44 |
| 135.2 | IP | 48 |
| 14 | BB | 17 |
| 124 | SO | 44 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
- His last appearance came on Sunday against the Los Angeles Angels, when the right-hander threw seven innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
- The 25-year-old has a 3.32 ERA and 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings across 22 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .242 to opposing hitters.
- Kirby enters the game with 16 quality starts under his belt this year.
- He has held his opponents without an earned run in four of his 22 appearances this season.
- Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 25-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.32), seventh in WHIP (1.047), and 39th in K/9 (8.2).
- When Kirby starts, his team is 13-9-0 against the spread this season.
- Games Kirby has started this season hit the over 10 times in 22 chances.
Kirby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Aug. 5 | 7.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| vs. Red Sox | Jul. 31 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| at Twins | Jul. 25 | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 1 |
| vs. Twins | Jul. 20 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| vs. Tigers | Jul. 15 | 5.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Orioles Probable Starting Pitcher: Cole Irvin
- The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Sunday when he threw one scoreless inning out of the bullpen against the New York Mets without allowing a hit.
- The 29-year-old has pitched to a 5.44 ERA this season with 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 3.2 walks per nine across 16 games.
- He has earned a quality start one time in eight starts this season.
- He has kept opponents from scoring an earned run in three straight appearances.
- The Orioles have a 4-4-0 ATS record in Irvin’s eight starts that had a set spread.
- Irvin has had eight starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in four of those outings.
Irvin’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Mets | Aug. 6 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| vs. Mets | Aug. 4 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| at Blue Jays | Aug. 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| vs. Yankees | Jul. 29 | 1.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| at Phillies | Jul. 26 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
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