Mariners Moose Tracks, 4/28/24: George Kirby, Matt Brash, and Alec Bohm

Sunday links!

Good morning, foLLks, and happy Sunday!

In Mariners news...

• George Kirby was absolutely electric last night, setting a new career-high with a dozen strikeouts over seven scoreless frames. Relive each K below!

• The M’s pitching as a whole has been on an unbelievable roll these last couple of weeks, too.

• Mark your calendars!

• It was a good night on the farm, as well, with each minor league affiliate winning. Modesto secured an emphatic 17-4 victory, with 2023 13th-round pick Elijah Dale turning in a quality pitching performance.

• In less good news, we got an update on Matt Brash’s injury, and the short answer: not great! He’ll be shut down indefinitely and head to Dallas for a consultation with Dr. Keith Meister.

Around the league...

• Phillies beat writer Alex Coffey wrote about third baseman Alec Bohm’s early-season breakout, citing a newfound ability to lay off edge pitches as a key factor in unlocking more game power.
• Remember that WWII vet Seymour Weiner from the Mets’ Opening Day? The 97-year-old is aware of all the jokes cracked at his expense - and he’s getting a big kick out of them. ($)
• Let’s check in on a former Mariner!

• Let’s check in on a former Mariner farmhand!

• The White Sox have won consecutive games for the first time this year, winning last night’s game over the Rays in walkoff fashion from an unlikely source.

Connor’s picks...

• Some dad wisdom for you all.

• Where can I get this shirt?

• Women’s flag football is set to become an Olympic sport for the 2028 Games, and Washington has the chance to make it a high school sanctioned sport, as well. Geno Smith gave his endorsement.