The American West is currently experiencing a record heat wave, which has disrupted various aspects of daily life, including the scheduling of major sporting events. A recent baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Chicago Cubs, held in Peoria, Arizona, was moved to the evening to mitigate the effects of the extreme temperatures. Despite the change in timing, the players still faced challenging conditions, with the Mariners losing 7-1 to the Cubs. Seattle’s starting pitcher, George Kirby, initially struggled but managed to improve his performance, allowing only one run by the time he left the game in the sixth inning. His fastball consistently ranged between 96 and 98 mph, and he displayed impressive skill with change-ups and splitters.