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Yusei Kikuchi Pitches 6 Scoreless Innings to Lead Angels to a 6-1 Win over the Pirates
Yusei Kikuchi allowed five hits and three walks in six scoreless innings after returning from left shoulder inflammation, the Angels said.
On Saturday night at PNC Park, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi tossed six scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season, leading the Angels to a 6-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Making his 10th start after returning from left shoulder inflammation, Kikuchi limited the Pirates to five hits and three walks; Pittsburgh starter Braxton Ashcraft allowed three runs on seven hits over five innings.
Josh Lowe led off the fifth with a 410-foot home run to center field, while Wade Meckler added two doubles and two RBIs for the Angels, with Zach Neto recording three singles to fuel the offense.
Los Angeles added three runs in the seventh inning to extend their lead; Mike Trout was hit in the left hand by a pitch in the ninth and replaced by pinch-runner Jose Siri.
The teams conclude their three-game series on Sunday at PNC Park, with Angels right-hander Walbert Ureña scheduled to face Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes in the rubber match.