George Kirby showcased an impressive turnaround in his season, recording 14 strikeouts in a dominant performance against the Los Angeles Angels, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 victory. Kirby's exceptional outing included seven innings of two-hit, two-run ball, marking his first win of the season. He retired the first 11 batters and finished strong, notching three consecutive 1-2-3 innings, which included striking out star players Mike Trout and Taylor Ward.

This performance comes after a rough start to the year for Kirby, who had faced setbacks including a shoulder injury and a line drive to the face. With this victory, he lowered his ERA from 8.56 to 6.53, providing hope for the Mariners as they aim to keep the momentum going.