HOUSTON (AP) — Seattle’s George Kirby didn’t get the results he wanted in his season debut Thursday night against the Houston Astros. The right-hander was still encouraged in his return to the mound after a lengthy absence.
“I felt great to be back out there,” he said. “My body feels good; just didn’t go the way I wanted to tonight. But it’s a great step just being back with the boys, being with the team. And yeah, just got to do my job next time.”
Kirby allowed six hits and five runs with four strikeouts in 3 2/3 innings of a 9-2 loss after sitting out all season with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.