MLB Star George Kirby Hit In Mouth By 102.7 MPH Line Drive
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Mariners star George Kirby found himself in a terrifying situation during Tuesday night’s game against the Orioles when he was struck in the face by a blistering 102.7 MPH line drive. The incident occurred in the fifth inning at T-Mobile Park when Ramón UrÃas hit a Kirby four-seamer right back at the All-Star pitcher.
Despite his best efforts, Kirby was unable to move out of the way in time, resulting in the ball striking him squarely in the jaw. The impact was so forceful that the ball ricocheted to first baseman Rowdy Tellez, who managed to secure the inning-ending out. All eyes then turned to Kirby, who was visibly bloodied but remarkably able to walk off the field with the help of trainers.
Although blood was pouring from his lip, the 27-year-old remained composed and indicated that he was not in significant pain. He received medical attention in the dugout but did not return to the game. Considering his pitch count was already at 95, it was unlikely that he would have continued pitching in the sixth inning regardless.
Following the game, Kirby reassured reporters that he was feeling fine despite the scary incident. “It didn’t even hurt, honestly,” Kirby said, according to a report from MLB.com. “It got my hand — like 50/50, hand/mouth, but we’re good. There’s nothing wrong with it.”
Mariners manager Dan Wilson mentioned that Kirby would undergo further testing to ensure there were no underlying issues resulting from the line drive. Kirby has had his fair share of injuries, having missed substantial time earlier in the season due to a shoulder problem. Fortunately, it appears that he escaped this incident without any serious consequences.
For Mariners fans, the news of Kirby’s resilience and positive outlook following the frightening incident should come as a relief. Despite the scare, it seems that Kirby will be back on the mound before too long, ready to continue his stellar performance in the MLB.
