The Mariners stayed within seven games of the Houston Astros in the American League West and maintained a 2.5-game hold for the final AL Wild Card spot over the Boston Red Sox.Kirby finished the game with nine strikeouts in 6.

1996: Edgar’s three home runs power the Mariners to a 9-5 victory over Texas 1997: Darrin Erstand ends Jeff Fassero’s streak of 86 starts and 571.1 innings without giving up a home run to a lefty (Barry Bonds, 6/30/94)

The Mariners are a tight favorite (-118 moneyline odds) when they take on the Pirates (-102). The Seattle Mariners will hand the ball to George Kirby (2-4, 4.85 ERA), who is looking for win No. 3 on the season,