Yusei Kikuchi (6-9) allowed three runs on six hits and no walks while striking out one through five innings in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Rangers. He picked up his sixth win of the season.
Fantasy Impact
Kikuchi allowed three runs in his first three innings, but he rebounded to finish with two scoreless frames to end his outing. He has struggled since the All-Star break, posting a 6.37 ERA coming into this start. Kikuchi sports a 5.36 ERA, 1.47 WHIP with 105 strikeouts through 144 1/3 innings this season. His next scheduled start is Saturday, away against the Astros.