Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi started the game against the Rays in the major leagues, and gave up two goals in the four innings without a win or loss.
Pitcher Kikuchi, who won the first victory in about a month in the previous pitching after returning from the injured list, started in 5 days in the Rays match held in St. Petersburg, the opponent's home base, on the 3rd.
Pitcher Kikuchi, who went up to the mound after the team scored one point in the first inning, scored four strikeouts in the first two innings, with three strikeouts at a time.
However, in the third inning, a dead ball from one out allowed a runner for the first time in this game, and after the bases were loaded with a hit and a four-ball, a sacrifice fly caught up with the score.
Immediately after, the team won by 1 point in the 4th inning, but the back, consecutive hits, etc. invited a pinch of 1st base and 3rd base, and the score was tied again during the infield grounder.
Pitcher Kikuchi left the mound after finishing the inning.
In 4 innings, he threw 74 pitches, 3 hits, 1 foreball and 1 dead ball, 5 strikeouts, and 2 runs. was 4.86.
The Blue Jays lost the game 2-3.
Kikuchi "I was able to do the minimum work"
After the game, Kikuchi said, "I think I pitched well today. I was able to save the runners in the 4th inning and do my best with the fewest goals. I'm confident in my ball, so I'm ready for it." I wanted to go one inning, but I think if I keep doing this well, I will be able to win.”
Regarding his future pitching, he said, "I think it's my job to contribute to the team by doing my best from the first inning, taking as many one-outs as possible and pitching the fifth inning, and making a game even if I can't pitch. I was talking.