Yusei Kikuchi wins despite shaky outing
by Chris Schommer | Astros Correspondent | Sun, Sep 8th 7:20am EDT
Yusei Kikuchi earned the win Saturday, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and zero walks while striking out six over six innings as the Astros topped the Diamondbacks 11-5.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite the victory, Kikuchi's performance was less than stellar, continuing a trend of inconsistency marked by a season ERA of 4.31. His ability to avoid walks in this outing was a positive takeaway, aligning with a solid strikeout-to-walk ratio of 4.58 for the season. However, fantasy managers should remain cautious; while his 10.5 K/9 is enticing, his tendency to allow hits and runs can be a liability. Kikuchi remains a risky play in mixed leagues, best suited for matchups where his strikeout potential can be maximized against weaker lineups.
Category: Game Recaps | More Yusei Kikuchi: News, Rankings, Projections, Stats
