The Seattle Mariners (87-74) have a home game against the Texas Rangers (90-71) on Sunday. The matchup is set to begin at 3:10 PM ET. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Mariners will send George Kirby (12-10) to the mound, while Dane Dunning (12-6) will answer the bell for the Rangers.
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Seattle vs. Texas Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 3:10 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Park in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: RSNW
- Probable Pitchers: Kirby – SEA (12-10, 3.46 ERA) vs Dunning – TEX (12-6, 3.72 ERA)
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Mariners vs. Rangers Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kirby | Dunning | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | GS | 25 |
| 12-10 | W-L | 12-6 |
| 3.46 | ERA | 3.72 |
| 184.2 | IP | 169.1 |
| 19 | BB | 54 |
| 165 | SO | 136 |
Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher: George Kirby
- In his last outing on Wednesday against the Houston Astros, the right-hander tossed six scoreless innings while surrendering five hits.
- The 25-year-old has an ERA of 3.46, with 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, in 30 games this season. Opponents are batting .244 against him.
- Kirby is aiming to earn his third straight quality start in this game.
- In six of his 30 total appearances this season he has not given up an earned run.
- This season, the 25-year-old ranks 15th in ERA (3.46), fourth in WHIP (1.056), and 33rd in K/9 (8.0) among pitchers who qualify.
- Kirby and his team are 16-14-0 ATS this season when he starts.
- Games started by Kirby have a 15-14-1 record at hitting the over this season.
Kirby’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Astros | Sep. 26 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| at Athletics | Sep. 20 | 7.0 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| vs. Dodgers | Sep. 15 | 6.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| at Rays | Sep. 8 | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| at Mets | Sep. 3 | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher: Dane Dunning
- The right-hander did not allow a run in seven innings pitched on Thursday in his last outing, a matchup with the Los Angeles Angels.
- The 28-year-old has pitched in 34 games this season with an ERA of 3.72, a 2.52 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.258.
- He has 12 quality starts in 25 chances this season.
- He has nine appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 34 chances this season.
- Among qualified Major League pitchers this season, the 28-year-old’s 3.72 ERA ranks 23rd, 1.258 WHIP ranks 31st, and 7.2 K/9 ranks 39th.
- The Rangers have gone 16-9-0 against the spread when Dunning starts.
- Dunning’s starts with a set total this season have gone over the run total in 11 of 25 games.
Dunning’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Angels | Sep. 27 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| vs. Mariners | Sep. 22 | 5.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| at Guardians | Sep. 16 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| at Blue Jays | Sep. 11 | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| vs. Astros | Sep. 5 | 5.1 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 2 |
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