US EditionMariners’ George Kirby Set to Face Tigers’ Troy Melton in AL Division Series Opener
George Kirby, 27, will start Game 1 for the Mariners at home after a strong 2025 season with 10 wins and 137 strikeouts, facing rookie Troy Melton of the Tigers.
- On Saturday, Oct. 4, Game 1 between the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers starts at 8:38 p.m. ET/5:38 p.m. PT on FS1 at T-Mobile Park, Seattle.
- With five off-days after the regular season, the Seattle Mariners awaited their opponent before the ALDS, which was formed after the Tigers beat the Cleveland Guardians six to three in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday, Oct. 2.
- George Kirby will start Game 1 for the Mariners, manager Dan Wilson announced, while Detroit will counter with rookie Troy Melton after Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize and Jack Flaherty all started in the wild-card series, making a bullpen game likely.
- Tickets for the Tigers' home games are selling fast, with limited seats left for Game 3 at Comerica Park as only select upper-grandstand and standing-room tickets remain, starting at about $124, and Comerica Park has sold out its 25 postseason games.
- Luis Castillo is slated for Seattle's Game 2 while Tarik Skubal is lined up for Detroit on regular rest, but Mariners manager Dan Wilson says Bryan Woo's availability could shift the rotation.
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Los Angeles Times
Independent EspañolIn the postseason for the second time since 2001, the Seattle Marines will resort to an opener with a little playoffs experience for the start of the American League divisional series, on Saturday against the Detroit Tigers.
LA Daily News
AL Division Series: Mariners’ George Kirby to start Game 1 against Tigers
By ANDREW DESTIN AP Sports Writer SEATTLE — In the postseason for the second time since 2001, the Seattle Mariners are turning to a starting pitcher with a little playoff experience for Saturday’s American League Division Series opener against the Detroit Tigers. George Kirby, who started the 18-inning, 1-0 loss to Houston that ended the Mariners’ last playoff appearance in 2022, will be on the mound opposed by Troy Melton, a 24-year-old right-h…
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My Edmonds NewsSounder special service to Mariners playoff games against Detroit Tigers and Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Mariners’ George Kirby set to face Tigers’ Troy Melton in AL Division Series opener
SEATTLE (AP) — In the postseason for the second time since 2001, the Seattle Mariners are turning to a starting pitcher with a little playoff experience for Saturday’s AL Division Series opener against the Detroit Tigers. George Kirby, who started the 18-inning, 1-0 loss to Houston that ended the Mariners’ last playoff appearance in 2022, will be on the mound opposed by Troy Melton, a 24-year-old right-hander with 16 games of major league experi…
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