Yusei Kikuchi allowed a run in eight innings, setting the stage for the Seibu Lions' 5-1 come-from-behind victory over the Pacific League-leading Rakuten Eagles on Friday evening.Kikuchi, who is from neighboring Iwate Prefecture in northeastern Japan, gave up four hits and two walks, while striking out nine. The lefty improved to 5-2, while Seibu became the only PL team with a winning record (4-3) against Rakuten.The Lions offense was stymied through six innings by lefty Yudai Mori, who surrendered some hard-hit balls directly at his fielders and only allowed three hits and a walk. Frank He…READ FULL ARTICLE
