Garrett Richards struck out eleven batters over 7.1 innings pitched while allowing four earned runs as the Angels prevailed over the Indians by one run, 5-4.
Richards now has a 3.46 ERA, 3.87 xFIP, and 7.06 strikeouts per nine. This was an impressive performance against an Indians team that has a fairly low 19.0 strikeout percentage against right-handed pitching this season. Our projections have Richards producing a 3.51 ERA and 6.89 strikeouts per nine for the remainder of the season.