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Mariners Beat Astros 3-1 Behind Kirby, Young’s 103.6 mph RBI

5/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mariners defeated Astros 3-1 in the series opener.
George Kirby struck out seven batters in four innings on 81 pitches.
Cole Young’s 103.6 mph RBI single gave Seattle a 2-0 lead.
Julio Rodriguez homered 414 feet.
Muñoz and Brendan Donovan each made key plays, with Muñoz striking out Yordan Álvarez on a changeup after a 101.3 mph fastball and Donovan diving to rob José Altuve of an infield single.

History

Historical Context

The Seattle Mariners’ 2001 season tied the MLB record with 116 wins, led by Ichiro Suzuki’s MVP-Rookie honors and a lineup that topped the league in runs. After a 21-year playoff drought ending in 2022, today’s squad leans on power like George Kirby’s 103.6-mph RBI single and Julio Rodríguez’s 414-foot homer, echoing that historic offensive surge.

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Story summary

Mariners defeated Astros 3-1 in the series opener.
George Kirby struck out seven batters in four innings on 81 pitches.
Cole Young’s 103.6 mph RBI single gave Seattle a 2-0 lead.
Julio Rodriguez homered 414 feet.
Muñoz and Brendan Donovan each made key plays, with Muñoz striking out Yordan Álvarez on a changeup after a 101.3 mph fastball and Donovan diving to rob José Altuve of an infield single.

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