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George Kirby strikes out career-high 14, Mariners beat Angels 3-2 to snap their 5-game skid

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George Kirby excelled on the mound, striking out a career-high 14 batters in a dominant performance as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on June 8. Kirby's impressive outing included no walks and marked the most strikeouts for a Mariners pitcher since James Paxton's 16 in May 2018. The Mariners snapped a five-game losing streak with this win, thanks in part to Donovan Solano's critical single in the fifth inning that drove in the winning run. Randy Arozarena also played a key role, contributing three hits, including an early RBI double. The Angels, who suffered their second loss in six games, saw Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer but struggled with 18 strikeouts overall.

Andrés Muñoz secured his 18th save of the season, striking out Mike Trout to end the game. This victory is significant for the Mariners as they work to improve their season record, now at 4-14 over their last 18 games. The Mariners will face the Athletics next, with Yusei Kikuchi starting on the mound.

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