63 Trevor Richards SP

Richards (3-6) allowed one run on four hits and two walks while fanning seven across five innings as he was saddled with the loss Friday against Philadelphia.

Richards didn't receive any run support, as he exited the ballgame with a 1-0 deficit. He's pitched well in his past five outings, surrendering just four runs over 27.1 innings while recording 30 strikeouts, although he has just one win to show for it. Richards will head into his next outing with a 3.92 ERA and 1.39 WHIP with a 78:36 K:BB through 80.1 frames this season.

Richards allowed three hits and two walks while striking out eight across six scoreless innings Saturday against the Marlins. He did not factor into the decision.

Richards dominated the Nationals Saturday, recording 16 of his 18 outs via strikeout or groundout. He continues to be prolific at limiting the longball, allowing only 0.6 HR/9 through 75.1 innings. He has walked 34 batters this season -- that has inflated his WHIP to 1.41 -- though 13 of those free passes came in two starts. In 10 starts since June 7, he has brought his ERA down from 5.02 to 4.06 and struck out 47 batters across 51.2 innings.

Richards surrendered one run on three hits and one walk while fanning six across 6.2 innings Sunday as he didn't factor into the decision against the Rays.

Richards allowed just one run in the second, and he left the ballgame in line for the victory, although the bullpen would collapse in the ninth. He's put together two consecutive stellar performances, giving up just one run over 12.2 innings while recording 10 strikeouts. Richards will head into his next start with a 4.41 ERA and 1.46 WHIP with a 63:32 K:BB over 69.1 innings.

Richards (3-5) picked up the win Saturday, allowing four hits and two walks over six scoreless innings while striking out four as the Marlins downed the Phillies 2-0.

The rookie threw 65 of 98 pitches for strikes en route to his fourth quality start, and while Richards didn't manage a high strikeout total, his 17 swinging strikes suggest he was somewhat unlucky on that front. He'll take a 4.74 ERA into the All-Star break.

Richards threw 3.2 innings in a no-decision against the Nationals on Sunday, giving up two earned runs on four hits, striking out five and walking seven as the Marlins eventually prevailed 10-2.

The Marlins offense provided him plenty of support, but Richards couldn't put himself in line for a win thanks to his command issues. The seven free passes were a season-high, and resulted in him tossing 87 pitches in his 3.2 innings before exiting the contest. Overall, Richards hasn't been providing the numbers of a viable fantasy starter this season, as he's got a 5.24 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP through 56.2 innings.