Yusei Kikuchi Strikes Out Eight, Picks Up First Win With Houston
4 months agoThe newest member of the Houston Astros rotation, Yusei Kikuchi (5-9), had an outstanding performance in Wednesday's victory against the Texas Rangers 6-4. The 33-year-old picked up his first victory in an Astros uniform on Wednesday. He allowed two runs, four hits, three walks, and struck out eight over 5 2/3 frames. Kikuchi's season has been filled with ups and downs. However, he has consistently had solid strikeout numbers. In 126 2/3 IP this season, he has accumulated 149 K (10.46 K:9). The Astros traded for Kikuchi at the trade deadline to help bolster their rotation in hopes of making the playoffs, and so far, he has done his job. His next start will come next Tuesday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com