George Kirby, hot Mariners look for fast start vs. A's

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If there's a pitching mantra the Seattle Mariners have developed throughout their organization, it's this: Throw first-pitch strikes.

Nobody exemplifies that more than right-hander George Kirby (10-8, 3.28 ERA), who is scheduled to start Tuesday night when the Mariners host the Oakland Athletics.Kirby is tied for second in the major leagues by getting the first pitch in the st