There is no skill or unique ability in winning one-run games. The teams that win a high percentage of one-run games one year, are no more likely to repeat that success the following year than any other team. In 2024, the Astros have won less than 40% of one-run games, some mean reversion was bound to happen...
Yusei Kukuchi has been a stud for Houston. I still contend that the Astros paid too much for him, but that is in the past and it is nice to see him do well. In 5.2 innings pitched, Yusei struck out five hitters, walked zero, and allowed no homers.