Kikuchi got a no-decision in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Houston, allowing four hits and two walks with four strikeouts across seven innings.
Kikuchi was able to manage a formidable Astros lineup all game, with his biggest threats being two-on-one-out situations in the second and fourth innings. The successful start tied for the first-time All-Star's longest of the season, and it was his first quality start in five turns. He's set to face Houston yet again early next week.