Star pitcher had the best showing for a Mariners pitcher this season and helped the team snap its five-game losing streak.

George Kirby struck out a career-high 14 during seven innings of two-hit ball, and the Seattle Mariners snapped their five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Rodriguez was 2-for-2 with a run before his exit.Rodriguez was hit in the top of the third and was helped to the clubhouse, where he underwent x-rays, which came back negative. Mariners manager Dan Wilson said after the game Rodriguez was day-to-day.

Seattle Mariners slugger Julio Rodriguez was unable to dodge a grounder in the third inning of an 8-6 loss to the Los Angeles Angels

True to his word, Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez is in the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.