Mariners pitcher shrugs off ‘scary’ 102.7 mph line drive to the face: ‘It didn’t even hurt’

Mariners pitcher shrugs off ‘scary’ 102.7 mph line drive to the face: ‘It didn’t even hurt’

Kirby walked off field bleeding but expects to be fine

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby heads to the dugout after getting hit in the face by the ball during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners reacts after taking a ball to the face during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park June 3, 2025, in Seattle. (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby (68) reacts next to catcher Cal Raleigh during a mound visit in the fourth inning of a game against the Washington Nationals May 28, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)