The Texas Rangers (73-80) host the Seattle Mariners (78-75) to open a three-game series at Globe Life Field, with first pitch at 8:05 p.m. ET on Friday. The Rangers are coming off a series victory over the Blue Jays, and the Mariners a series loss to the Yankees.

The Rangers will give the nod to Jacob deGrom and the Mariners will counter with George Kirby (12-11, 3.62 ERA).

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Rangers vs. Mariners Pitcher Matchup Info

• Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
• Time: 8:05 p.m. ET
• TV: BSSW
• Location: Arlington, Texas
• Venue: Globe Life Field
• Live Stream: Fubo
• Probable Pitchers: deGrom – TEX (0-0, 0.00 ERA) vs Kirby – SEA (12-11, 3.62 ERA)

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Rangers Probable Starting Pitcher Today: Jacob deGrom

• deGrom will get the start for the Rangers, his second of the season.
• The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Seattle Mariners, throwing 3 2/3 innings without allowing a run.
• He has pitched to a 0.00 ERA this season with 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 0 walks per nine across one game.

Jacob deGrom vs. Mariners

• The Mariners rank 29th in MLB with a .222 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 26th in the league (.372) and 172 home runs.
• The Mariners have gone 4-for-15 with a double in 3 2/3 innings this season against the right-hander.

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Mariners Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: George Kirby

• Kirby gets the start for the Mariners, his 32nd of the season. He is 12-11 with a 3.62 ERA and 169 strikeouts in 179 2/3 innings pitched.
• In his most recent time out on Sunday against the Texas Rangers, the right-hander threw seven scoreless innings while surrendering one hit.
• The 26-year-old has an ERA of 3.62, with 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 31 games this season. Opponents are hitting .247 against him.
• Kirby is looking to secure his 19th quality start of the year.
• Kirby will aim to pitch five or more innings for his fifth straight start. He’s averaging 5.8 innings per outing.
• In seven of his appearances this season he did not surrender an earned run.
• Among pitchers who qualify in MLB action this season, the 26-year-old ranks 29th in ERA (3.62), 11th in WHIP (1.084), and 29th in K/9 (8.5).

George Kirby vs. Rangers

• He will take the hill against a Rangers offense that ranks 22nd in the league with 1218 total hits (on a .236 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .376 (23rd in the league) with 161 total home runs (21st in MLB action).
• In 13 innings over two appearances against the Rangers this season, Kirby has a 0.00 ERA and a 0.462 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .095.

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