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George Kirby Escapes Injury After Taking 102.7 MPH Line Drive to the Face
During a gripping matchup on Tuesday night, Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby narrowly avoided a potentially devastating injury while facing the Baltimore Orioles. The right-hander took a blistering 102.7 mph line drive directly to the face, an incident that raised alarm among fans and teammates alike.
A Harrowing Incident on the Mound
With two outs in the fifth inning, Kirby unleashed a fastball inside to Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías. In a split second, Urías connected, driving the ball back with incredible force. The impact struck Kirby, causing him to immediately jog off the field with blood visible from his mouth.
Immediate Reactions and Injuries
Despite the frightening blow, Kirby remained surprisingly composed. After the game, he recounted the moment, stating, “I didn’t even see it coming. Just put my hand up. So, just glad it kind of missed any of the bad spots on my face.” His astounding resilience was highlighted further when he stated, “It didn’t even hurt, honestly. It got my hand — like 50/50, hand/mouth, but we’re good. There’s nothing wrong with it.”
Support from Coaching Staff
Mariners manager Dan Wilson described the incident as a
