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Mariners fan hits pitcher George Kirby with ball thrown from crowd
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Why Mariners turned to rookie George Kirby to close out series-clinching win over Toronto
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Watch: Seattle pitcher George Kirby gets hit by a ball thrown back to the field by a fan
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Mariners' George Kirby hit by baseball thrown from stands in Seattle
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Mariners pitcher George Kirby struck by baseball thrown by fan from stands
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Fan removed after nearly striking George Kirby with ball in Seattle
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George Kirby makes his MLB debut for Mariners with large and loud cheering section, Pro Sports
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Mariners fan throws foul ball on field, grazing George Kirby - ESPN
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Suddenly, three losses in one night as Rodriguez, Kirby miss game and Mariners lose
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George Kirby starting Game 3 of ALDS for Mariners
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Mariners Pitcher George Kirby Pelted By Fan With A Baseball During Game – OutKick
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Mariners fan hits pitcher George Kirby with ball thrown from crowd
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Why Mariners turned to rookie George Kirby to close out series-clinching win over Toronto
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George Kirby earns first career win as Mariners blank Orioles 10-0
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Mariners' George Kirby throws record 24 straight strikes to open game