Mariners Game #53 Preview: Mariners (25-27) at Royals (20-31)

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MAY 17: George Kirby #68 of the Seattle Mariners prepares to deliver a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at T-Mobile Park on May 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Mariners will look to make it back-to-back series wins Saturday. George Kirby takes the mound for the Mariners. He’s looking to bounce back after a shelling against the Padres last week. Kirby has been good overall this year with a