Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Kirby works deeper into games, 6.4 IP per start versus 5.9.
·Kirby enters with a 5.45 road ERA; Bradley owns a 3.05 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
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 |
Bradley arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 47% | 97.2 |
| Cutter | 24% | 89.7 |
| Splitter | 20% | 91.5 |
| Curveball | 9% | 82.8 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.712OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.739OPS
.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
SEA·
MIN+16523rd
Run differential
+23816th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Mariners?+
George Kirby is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Twins?+
Taj Bradley is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
8:00 PM ET.
Where is the game being played?+
Venue is not listed for this game.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
George Kirby is at 55; Taj Bradley is at 60. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.