Pitching against Ramon Urias, Kirby was hit by a 102.7 mph comebacker. The ball appeared to hit part of his glove, before catching his face. The ball ricocheted to Rowdy Tellez, w

Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby exited Tuesday night’s 5-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles after taking a line drive to his right thumb and mouth.After the contest, Kirby said he felt pretty good and that neither his hand nor face hurt despite some swelling on the right side of his mouth.

George Kirby, the Seattle Mariners right-hander, had blood trickling out of his mouth as he left the field Tuesday night.