菊池雄星

It’s safe to say the Houston Astros are already happy with their trade for Yusei Kikuchi. The pitcher made his team debut on Friday against the Tampa Bay Rays, winning 3-2. Kikuchi struck out 11 batters over five innings, making it the most by a pitcher in his debut with the Astros since Gerrit Cole in 2018. He also became the first player in American League and National League history with eight-plus consecutive strikeouts in his Club debut.