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Kirby vs. Keller: Mariners and Pirates kick off series
23 Jun
Summary
- George Kirby starts for Seattle, Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.
- Mariners aim for first place in AL West, Pirates fourth in NL Central.
- Betting odds favor Mariners at -130 moneyline.
The Seattle Mariners and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off in the opening game of their three-game series on Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will take place at PNC Park.
George Kirby (5-7, 4.10 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Mariners, who currently hold a 40-39 record and lead the AL West. Countering him will be Mitch Keller (5-4, 4.92 ERA) for the Pirates, who have a 39-39 record and are in fourth place in the NL Central. Betting odds indicate the Mariners are the favorites, with a moneyline of -130.
Both teams are dealing with injuries. The Mariners have several players on the injured list, including Brendan Donovan and Randy Arozarena, while the Pirates also have key players like Oneil Cruz and Konnor Griffin sidelined. Notable player statistics include Seattle's Julio Rodriguez and Pittsburgh's Bryan Reynolds, both of whom have demonstrated strong offensive performance this season.
