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George Kirby Starting Deciding Game 5 of ALDS on Friday
Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby will start the fifth and deciding game in the American League Division Series against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park on Friday, according to Shannon Drayer. Kirby will be opposed by Cy Young candidate Tarik Skubal for Detroit. The 27-year-old Kirby is looking for a second straight strong performance to close out the series after he held the Tigers to two earned runs while striking out eight over five innings in Game 1 of the series. Kirby also faced Detroit back on July 12 and didn't fare as well, allowing four earned runs on five hits (one homer) while walking three and striking out six in five innings in a game that he ended up winning. Kirby will have to be on his game against the dominant Skubal, but he definitely has the skills to do so. If Kirby isn't on his game, right-hander Luis Castillo is probably available early in the game to help pick up the slack.
Source: Shannon Drayer
Source: Shannon Drayer
