AL WILD CARD SERIES: TIGERS VS ASTROS

October 2, 2024

Yusei Kikuchi

Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros

Pregame Press Conference

Q. Yusei, is it your understanding that you're available out of the bullpen today, and kind of how will you go about today just being ready to go if you're called upon?

YUSEI KIKUCHI: Yeah, I was told a few days ago that I might be used in Game 2. Didn't know in what capacity. But, yeah, here we are. Might be coming out of the pen. So want to give myself enough time to prepare and be ready to come in today.

Q. If you aren't used today, how do you just kind of look at the opportunity ahead tomorrow, potentially pitching in a winner-take-all game for this team?

YUSEI KIKUCHI: We've got no choice but win the next two games. So regardless of whether I'm relieving or starting, I just want to make sure I give my all.

Thank you.