Kikuchi turns in another strong spring start as Jays blank Twins 3-0

FORT MYERS, Fla. — Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi turned in another impressive spring training start as the Blue Jays downed the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on Thursday. Kikuchi struck out nine over five scoreless innings, scattering three hits and allowing one walk over his start. The lefty lowered his spring earned-run average from 1.38 to 1.00. He is 2-1 with 25 strikeouts over 18 innings in six pre-season starts. Kikuchi came into the season on the heels of a mediocre debut season with the Jays with