Kirby (10-8) took the loss Friday, giving up two runs on three hits and one walk over five innings as the Mariners fell 3-2 to the Dodgers. He struck out 10.

One of the latest examples is pretty clear: Bryan Wood did George Kirby a solid. A couple weeks ago, Kirby learned a new sinker grip that Woo taught him. Since then, Kirby has had a pair of double-digit strikeout outings.