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Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
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- Winnipeg Free Press
Mariners catch Astros in the AL West after beating Baltimore for their 8th straight win
BALTIMORE (AP) — It's still a little early for scoreboard watching. And besides, why would the Seattle Mariners mess with what's working? 'I don't think anyone's paying attention to that,' right-hander George Kirby said. 'We're just playing baseball and doing our thing.' Kirby led Seattle to its eighth straight win Tuesday night, 1-0 over the Baltimore Orioles, and about 90 minutes after he spoke in the clubhouse, the Mariners caught Houston in the AL West. The Astros lost 14-1 to Boston, dropping into a first-place tie with Seattle. Seattle is starting a road trip that also includes matchups with the Mets and Phillies. The Mariners have three more games against Houston in mid-September, and those will decide who wins the season series. Kirby allowed three hits in seven innings on an 87-degree night that wasn't oppressive, but seemed to give closer Andrés Muñoz trouble when he began to feel lightheaded while pitching the ninth. The heat also altered Kirby's wardrobe. 'First time I haven't worn sleeves in probably two years, which was nice,' Kirby said. 'I was just finding a way to cool down in the tunnel — some ice or whatever it is. It'll get you, so you just got to make sure you hydrate.' Since allowing 11 runs in 8 2/3 innings in his first two starts of the season, Kirby has shaved his ERA all the way down to 3.71. It's the first time all year that he has finished a game with it under 4.00. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. In the ninth, Muñoz needed a lengthy break on the mound after walking Gunnar Henderson. After taking a drink out of a cup, he allowed a single to Adley Rutschman and a long foul fly to Ryan Mountcastle that was almost a home run. Then Mountcastle grounded out to end it. 'I thought he battled through it very well and made some good pitches there to Mountcastle, who put up a pretty good at-bat,' manager Dan Wilson said. 'That was a big save right there in a big situation.' ___ AP MLB:
Winnipeg Free Press
a day ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Kirby shines as the Mariners beat the Orioles 1-0 for their 8th straight victory
BALTIMORE (AP) — George Kirby pitched seven three-hit innings, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Baltimore Orioles 1-0 on Tuesday night for their eighth victory in a row. Seattle pulled within a half-game of AL West-leading Houston, with the Astros playing at Boston on Tuesday night. Josh Naylor's RBI single in the first inning was all the scoring the Mariners needed. Kirby (8-5) struck out seven without a walk. Eduard Bazardo and Gabe Speier worked the eighth, and Andrés Muñoz labored through the ninth for his 28th save in 34 chances. The Orioles had the top of the order batting in the ninth, but Jackson Holliday grounded softly to the pitcher and Jordan Westburg struck out swinging. Gunnar Henderson walked, and then there was a lengthy delay as Muñoz was tended to on the mound. He eventually took a drink from a cup — as the crowd booed — and then Adley Rutschman singled. Ryan Mountcastle came within a few feet of giving Baltimore its first walk-off win of the year, but his drive to left field curled foul. He then hit a routine grounder to the shortstop. Dean Kremer (8-9) was a hard-luck loser after allowing a run and five hits in eight innings. Cal Raleigh, baseball's current home run leader, went 0 for 4 for Seattle. Kirby allowed only one man to reach scoring position, when Henderson hit a two-out double in the fourth. Rutschman then struck out swinging. The Mariners were only 1 for 2 with runners in scoring position. Key moment Randy Arozarena led off the game with a single, stole second and then scored on Naylor's two-out hit. Key stat Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. The Orioles were shut out for the 13th time this year, their most since they were blanked 15 times while going 47-115 in 2018. Up next Seattle sends RHP Logan Gilbert (3-4) to the mound Wednesday night against LHP Trevor Rogers (5-2) of the Orioles. ___ AP MLB:
Irish Examiner
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Kerry and Limerick duo win historic gold at U19 World Rowing Championships
Jonah Kirby and Jack Rafferty claimed a historic gold medal in the men's double at the U19 World Rowing Championships in Trakai, Lithuania on Sunday. In challenging conditions with a strong headwind, Kerry's Kirby (Kenmare RC) and Limerick's Rafferty (St Michael's RC) crewed the first Irish boat to win gold in a men's event at the championships. At the 500m mark, the duo pushed away from the field and had clear water by 900m. Their lead continued to grow throughout the race, and they crossed the line with two lengths of clear water in a time of 6:39.57. They finished just over seven seconds ahead of Greece in second and just under 18 seconds ahead of Germany in third. Only five boats started the final after Hungary withdrew before the off due to medical reasons. Italy finished fourth and the Netherlands in fifth. "The Greeks beat us in the Europeans and we knew they'd go off hard, the same with Germany," said Rafferty. "We said we'd try to dominate from the start and push the whole way through, squeeze the legs to 750m and 1250m and it worked the whole way through. "I've been waiting for this for years. It's an unreal feeling. It's amazing to be able to represent the green jersey alone. To be able to win a gold medal is a different type of feeling, I can't process it yet." Kirby added: "It was good. Everything went to plan, we felt in good shape, and it went perfectly. [The support] is amazing. When you're getting into the last 500m, it carries you home - it feels like you're sharing the pain." The women's double of Aoife Hendy (Skibbereen RC) and Sophia Young (Methodist College Belfast RC) finished fifth in their final. Sitting in sixth for much of the race, they surged past Poland and battled with Hungary for fourth place but narrowly missed out. They crossed the line in 07:55.30. Greece claimed gold while Great Britain finished second and Germany in third. It was a landmark regatta for Irish rowing with history made in the men's double and every crew finishing inside the world's top ten.
Irish Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
History made by Irish rowing duo in World Championships
Ireland has won gold at the under-19 World Rowing Championships for the first time. The Junior Men's double sculls of Jack Rafferty and Jonah Kirby made history by winning their final in Trakai, Lithuania, thus securing a first-ever medal for Ireland in a men's event at Worlds level. Rafferty and Kirby had to negotiate challenging conditions with a strong headwind but were part of a strong Team Ireland effort, with all five crews placing inside the top ten. At the 500-metre mark, Rafferty and Kirby began to move clear of the field and had clear water by 900 metres. Their lead continued to grow throughout the race, and they crossed the line with two lengths of clear water in a time of 06:39.57. The Junior Men's quadruple scull of Evan O'Byrne, Mattias Cogan, Bill Murphy and Harry McCarthy won the B Final. Sitting in second after the first 500 metres, the crew moved into the lead in the second quarter and held their position despite late sprint finishes from Belgium and France. They crossed the line in 06:20.48. The Junior Women's double of Sophia Young and Aoife Hendy finished fifth in their final. Sitting in sixth for much of the race, they surged past Poland and battled with Hungary for fourth place but narrowly missed out. They crossed the line in 07:55.30. The Junior Women's four of Anna O'Grady, Cloda Phillips, Isabella Wright and Sarah Rockett placed 2nd in this morning's B final. The crew led through the halfway mark, but a strong push from Croatia in the second half saw them cross the line in second place. They recorded a time of 07:24.55. The Junior Men's four of Daniel Crozier, Tommy Little, Richard Heaslip and Paul Schofield finished fourth in the B final. At the 1000-metre mark, the crew sat in fifth, but a strong finish saw them overtake Serbia to cross the line in fourth place, clocking 06:41.04. Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
Irish Independent
4 days ago
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- Irish Independent
Thrilling gold for Ireland's Jack Rafferty and Jonah Kirby at the World Under-19 Rowing Championships
The St Michael's/Kenmare combination dominated each race in the run-up to the double sculls final, and they reproduced it in the big one as they relegated Greece and Germany silver and bronze and won by 7.26 seconds. It was Ireland's first gold medal at World Under-19 level, and the first medal for a men's crew. In May, Rafferty and Kirby had taken bronze at the European Championships, coming back from a slow start to grab a medal. But there was no faltering come the test against the best in the world. In the heat and the semi-final they led right through. In the final, they pushed into a small lead at 500 metres, and then built from there, leaving the field behind. 'You try to win. That gives you confidence in the heats and semi-finals, to know you can do it. Then in the final, you're all out trying to win [gold]," Kirby told the Irish Independent. 'Anything can happen in the doubles. I only started to think about [winning] in the last 200 metres.' For both of them, it is their last year at this level, though Kirby is still 17 and Rafferty turned 18 on Thursday. The two young men looked emotional on the podium as Amhrán na bhFiann rang out. 'I've been waiting for this for years; it's an unreal feeling,' Rafferty told World Rowing. 'It's amazing to be able to represent the green jersey – to win a gold medal is a different kind of feeling. I can't process it yet.' We need your consent to load this Social Media content. We use a number of different Social Media outlets to manage extra content that can set cookies on your device and collect data about your activity. Please review your details and accept them to load the content The key to the big step up was their dedication, Kirby told the Irish Independent. 'A lot of training – like every day. We did have the odd day off.' They get to prepare amongst world and Olympic champions at the National Rowing Centre in Farran Wood. 'Seeing all the [Ireland] seniors training is kind of inspirational,' Kirby said. 'You get an idea of what it is like to be at the very top. It's great. 'All the seniors are really lovely people. They make you feel like you want to be there.' Clara O'Brien, Ireland's pathway coordinator, has overseen an expansion of underage crews competing at international events. The Limerick woman sees it as 'a bridge' to senior level. She was coach leader in Trakai and said she was very happy with the performance of the whole team. The women's double of Sophia Young [Methodist College, Belfast] and Aoife Hendy [Skibbereen] finished fifth in their A Final, while the men's quadruple won their B Final to take seventh overall. The women's and men's fours took 8th and 10th.
