Yusei Kikuchi - Fans nine in quality start Kikuchi did not factor into the decision in a win over the Angels on Thursday, allowing one run on five hits and one walk over six innings while striking out nine. Impact Kikuchi held the Angels' lineup in check after surrendering a leadoff home run to Taylor Ward to open the game, allowing just one batter to reach second base from the second inning on. The veteran southpaw induced 14 whiffs on the night while posting at least six strikeouts for the fourth-consecutive outing. However, he was still unable to come away with his fourth straight win despite his valiant effort. Kikuchi has also gone at least six innings in each of his last four outings, logging quality starts in three of them.
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