What could have been a fun night in Texas as the Mariners took on the division rivals Astros quickly devolved into a terrible night at the newly-christened Daikin Park that ended with the Mariners getting blown out, 9-2.

Seattle’s George Kirby didn’t get the results he wanted in his season debut against the Houston Astros but was still encouraged in his return to the mound after a lengthy absence.

HOUSTON — Bryce Miller and Logan Gilbert are moving one step closer to making a return to the Mariners rotation. For Miller, it could be the final step.

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The Seattle Mariners reinstated right-hander George Kirby from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start on Thursday against the host Houston Astros.

Its Thursday, May 22 and the Mariners (28-20) are in Houston to take on the Astros (25-24). George Kirby is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Lance McCullers for Houston. The Astros are hoping to bounce back from an 8-4 loss and a dropped series against the Tampa Bay Rays when McCullers takes the mound today.

The National Baseball Hall of Famer talked about his signature home run walk in a recent interview with Seattle native and former NBA star Jamal Crawford.