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 into a tie atop the AL West with Houston after the Astros lost to Boston. 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.