Yusei Kikuchi finally broke his winless streak with a dominant six-inning shutout, striking out six and allowing just five hits as the Angels snapped a losing skid. After battling shoulder inflammation and going 0-9 since last September, Kikuchi’s comeback was fueled by pinpoint command and a stifling defense — the Pirates went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position. Backed by a timely offense led by Josh Lowe’s homer, the Angels pulled off a rare victory against one of baseball’s worst teams, while the Pirates’ starter struggled through three runs in five innings. It’s a much-needed spark for both pitcher and team.
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