As Mae reported, it was presumed Kirk got removed due to being struck on a follow through swing. This was confirmed after the game, and the Blue Jays announced an official injury designation via manager John Schneider.

George Springer smacked a three-run homer in the fifth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Seattle Mariners 9-1 to complete a three-game sweep.

Struggling starter Bryce Miller was hit hard again and the Mariners were swept for the first time in more than a month with a 9-1 loss to Toronto.