Yusei Kikuchi leads Angels to 6-1 victory over Pirates
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Yusei Kikuchi delivered six scoreless innings to secure his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday. Kikuchi, who recently returned from a left shoulder injury, struck out six batters while allowing five hits and three walks. Josh Lowe contributed to the victory with a solo home run in the fifth inning, and Mike Trout added an RBI single during a three-run seventh frame. Pittsburgh starter Braxton Ashcraft took the loss after surrendering three runs over five innings. The Pirates recorded their only run in the eighth inning on a solo home run by Bryan Reynolds. The teams conclude their series on Sunday with a matchup between Paul Skenes and Walbert Ureña.
- •Yusei Kikuchi earned his first win of the season by pitching six scoreless innings.
- •The Angels defeated the Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
- •Josh Lowe hit his 11th home run of the season in the fifth inning.
- •Bryan Reynolds drove in the lone run for the Pirates with an eighth-inning home run.
- •Paul Skenes and Walbert Ureña are scheduled to start the series finale on Sunday.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Angels roll past Pirates behind six shutout innings from Kikuchi
- 1:32 AMYahoo Sports — Yusei Kikuchi pitches 6 scoreless innings to lead Angels to a 6-1 win over the Pirates
"Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night. Kikuchi (1-5) allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in his third start since returning Aug. 23 from left shoulder inflammation that kept him out since late April. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star last won in his final start last season, giving up one run in five innings as the Angels topped the Royals 3-2 on Sept. 24, 2025.
"Yusei Kikuchi turned in six shutout innings and the Angels backed him with three separate scoring bursts, cruising to a 6-1 win over the Pirates at PNC Park.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 2:29 AMAngels roll past Pirates behind six shutout innings from Kikuchi
Yusei Kikuchi turned in six shutout innings and the Angels backed him with three separate scoring bursts, cruising to a 6-1 win over the Pirates at PNC Park.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 1:32 AMYusei Kikuchi pitches 6 scoreless innings to lead Angels to a 6-1 win over the Pirates
Yusei Kikuchi pitched six scoreless innings and earned his first win of the season as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Saturday night. Kikuchi (1-5) allowed five hits and three walks while striking out six in his third start since returning Aug. 23 from left shoulder inflammation that kept him out since late April. The 35-year-old two-time All-Star last won in his final start last season, giving up one run in five innings as the Angels topped the Royals 3-2 on Sept. 24, 2025.
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