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Seattle Mariners vs. Athletics by Tony T.

Kirby's low 5.5% walk rate remains his clearest strength, and he has limited home runs far more effectively than Springs. Springs enters with a 6.02 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 2.3 HR/9, while a 34.4% ground-ball rate leaves considerable exposure to damaging fly balls. Kirby has not dominated by strikeout rate, but his command and contact profile provide the steadier starting foundation.