Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Peralta carries a 5.42 road ERA, compared with Kirby's 3.27 mark at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Peralta arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 53% | 94.3 |
| Changeup | 23% | 87.4 |
| Curveball | 13% | 79.5 |
| Sweeper | 6% | 82.4 |
| Slider | 4% | 83.1 |
| Slow Curve | 1% | 74.8 |
Kirby arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Sweeper | 28% | 87.4 |
| Four-seam | 28% | 96.7 |
| Sinker | 21% | 96.8 |
| Knuckle Curve | 10% | 84.1 |
| Changeup | 5% | 88.8 |
| Cutter | 4% | 92.9 |
| Splitter | 2% | 87.2 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.713OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.712OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder 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
NYM·
SEA+23221st
Run differential
+18626th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Mets?+
Freddy Peralta is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
George Kirby is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
3:40 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?+
Freddy Peralta is at 54; George Kirby is at 55. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.