Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
Advanced starter metricsERA−, FIP, WAR, career vs opponent
| Metric | Starter | Kirby | Note |
|---|
| ERA− | – | 110 | Park- and league-adjusted; 100 is average. |
| FIP | – | 3.84 | |
| WAR | – | 2.5 | Season value. |
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Kirby arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 29% | 96.7 |
| Sweeper | 28% | 87.4 |
| Sinker | 21% | 96.8 |
| Knuckle Curve | 10% | 84.1 |
| Changeup | 5% | 88.8 |
| Cutter | 4% | 92.9 |
| Splitter | 2% | 87.2 |
Offense vs pitcher hand
Astros vs RHPGeorge Kirby throws right-handed
Lineups
Lineup pendingOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
HOU·
SEA+22217th
Run differential
+15626th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Astros?+
Houston Astros has not announced a starter for this game.
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
George Kirby is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
10:10 PM ET at T-Mobile Park.
Where is the game being played?+
T-Mobile Park, home of the Seattle Mariners.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
P-Score is available for one starter only.