Seattle sinks Cardinals 3-2

George Kirby won his third consecutive start, Josh Naylor hit a solo home run and the Seattle Mariners beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Friday night.

Kirby (4-2) allowed five hits and two runs in six innings. He was lifted after giving up leadoff single in the seventh. Andrés Muñoz, an All Star in 2025, worked the ninth for his fourth save.

Seattle has won five consecutive games and six of its seven games against the Cardinals.

Andre Pallante (2-2) struck out eight Mariners and walked three while giving up four hits in 5 1/3 innings.

RHP Bryan Woo (1-2, 2.25) was set to start for Seattle on Saturday against LHP Matthew Liberatore (0-1, 3.67).


(AP Photo Jeff Le)