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Seattle Mariners' George Kirby looks on during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby throws to a Texas Rangers batter during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez Stock Photo
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American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Mariners find themselves in rare spot heading into September: first place
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American League's George Kirby, of the Seattle Mariners, pitches during the MLB All-Star baseball game against the National League in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Seattle Mariners' George Kirby looks on during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby walks in the dugout during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Mariners find themselves in rare spot heading into September: first place
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Seattle Mariners' George Kirby looks on during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Seattle Mariners' George Kirby looks on during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Stock Photo - Alamy
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Fans cheer as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher George Kirby prepares to pitch during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Seattle. (AP