The Houston Astros moved one step closer to clinching the American League West title for the seventh time in eight seasons behind another strong start from Yusei Kikuchi on Thursday.
The left-hander gave up one run and five hits over six innings in Houston's 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels that reduced the Astros' magic number to five.
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