Mariners' bats back George Kirby in win over Guardians

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Cole Young and Luke Riley hit home runs and George Kirby pitched six strong innings as the Seattle Mariners defeated the visiting Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Friday night to even their four-game series at one apiece.

The Guardians' Chase DeLauter went deep for the third time in two games.

Kirby (1-0) allowed one run on two hits. The right-hander walked two