Mariners News: Seattle narrowly avoids sweep with a 10-run splash against Pirates

Best Pitcher: George Kirby

97 pitches, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

After a crushing start against the Tigers that saw him give up three home runs and 11 runs total, Kirby was back in business, putting up a quality start and earning the only win for the Mariners. He had ten whiffs, six of which game against his four-seam fastball, and 15 called strikes, five of which came against his sinker.

Kirby has been a workhorse all year and it's a bright spot that he was able to recover from such a defeat in Detroit. His season ERA and WHIP still stand at 3.40 and 1.08 respectively.

Honorable Mention: Logan Gilbert

6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

While it wasn't as spotless as he might have hoped, Gilbert still had a quality start while reaching a career milestone, topping 100 mph on a pitch for the first time in his career.

With his newfound velocity, he had 14 whiffs, four more than Paul Skenes. Eight of his whiffs came against his slider and eight of his 18 total called strikes came against his four-seam fastball.