Kikuchi gave up three runs (two earned) on four hits, including two homers, and struck out five over six innings Friday but came away with a no-decision in a 7-6 loss to the Red Sox.
Other than the pair of homers, Kikuchi looked very sharp. He had the Mariners in position to win, but the bullpen blew a three-run lead in the final two frames. The southpaw has yielded just three earned runs in 10.2 innings during his first two major-league starts, but he's still searching for his first win.