Yusei Kikuchi fans 12 in best start of season as the Los Angeles Angels cap off a 3-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox and climb back to .500.

It was lefty Yusei Kikuchi at his best against the Red Sox on Wednesday afternoon. Kikuchi struck out a season-high 12 batters over seven strong innings and was backed offensively by Jo Adell and Trav

Yusei Kikuchi struck out a season-high 12 in seven innings, Jo Adell and Travis d’Arnaud hit solo homers and RBI singles, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Boston Red Sox 5-2 to complete a three-game sweep.