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Kirby Today
By the People, for the People
Rangers Defeat Mariners 3-2 Behind Higashioka's Homer
Texas wins first matchup against Mariners' ace George Kirby this season.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 4:11am
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A cubist interpretation of the Rangers' hard-fought victory over the Mariners, capturing the dynamic energy and competitive spirit of the game.Kirby TodayThe Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on the strength of a two-run homer by catcher Kyle Higashioka in the sixth inning. Rangers starter Nathan Eovaldi also reached a career milestone, recording his 1,500th career strikeout during his six solid innings on the mound.
Why it matters
The win marks the first time the Rangers have beaten Mariners ace George Kirby this season. Kirby has emerged as one of the top young pitchers in the American League, so this victory over him is an important one for the Rangers as they look to keep pace in the AL West division race.
The details
Higashioka's go-ahead homer in the sixth inning came off Kirby, who had held the Rangers scoreless up to that point. Eovaldi, the Rangers' veteran right-hander, turned in a strong outing, allowing just two runs over six innings while reaching the 1,500 strikeout milestone in his career.
- The game was played on April 8, 2026.
The players
Kyle Higashioka
Texas Rangers catcher who hit the go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning.
Nathan Eovaldi
Texas Rangers starting pitcher who recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during his six-inning outing.
George Kirby
Seattle Mariners starting pitcher and one of the top young arms in the American League.
What they’re saying
“It was a big win for us to get that first victory against Kirby this year. He's been so tough on us, so I'm proud of the way the guys battled today.”
— Chris Woodward, Texas Rangers Manager
What’s next
The Rangers and Mariners will continue their series with the second game on April 9, 2026.
The takeaway
This win demonstrates the Rangers' ability to compete with the top teams in the AL West, as they were able to solve the puzzle of Mariners ace George Kirby for the first time this season.
