Yusei Kikuchi shines in Astros' 5-3 victory over Angels
by Chris Schommer | Astros Correspondent | Sat, Sep 14th 7:37am EDT
Yusei Kikuchi delivered a strong performance, allowing three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six over seven innings in Friday's 5-3 win against the Angels.
Fantasy Impact:
This outing, marked by efficiency and control, helped Kikuchi secure his ninth win of the season, improving his record to 9-9. Despite a season ERA of 4.29, his solid WHIP of 1.22 and an impressive 10.4 K/9 indicate that he can dominate when on his game. His FIP of 3.66 suggests that he has been somewhat unlucky this season, considering his ERA is significantly higher. Fantasy managers should note his ability to rack up strikeouts and maintain a good WHIP, making him a valuable asset in most formats.
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