Kikuchi takes major step forward with deepest start of season
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Yusei Kikuchi, a pitcher for the Angels from Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, started on the mound against the Phillies on August 31st (Japan time). He pitched a season-high seven innings, but was unable to secure his first win of the season. In his second appearance since returning from a left shoulder injury, Kikuchi relied primarily on his fastball and slider, holding the Phillies hitless through two innings. He gave up a solo home run in the …
Kikuchi takes major step forward with deepest start of season
ANAHEIM — After posting a 15.63 ERA in four rehab outings and allowing five runs in five innings in his return from shoulder inflammation on Aug. 23, lefty Yusei Kikuchi bounced back with a strong showing against the Phillies on Sunday. Kikuchi went seven innings, allowing two runs on six hits and a walk with six strikeouts in a 5-2 loss in the series finale at Angel Stadium. Kikuchi gave up a solo homer to J.T. Realmuto in the third and a solo …
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