This actually is a Porcello-like start. Give up a bunch of runs early and then settle down. Porcello also benefited from a lot of runs by the SOX when he started. Hopefully, the SOX can extend Richards the same courtesy.
He doesn't throw; he pitches. Too bad that 2nd HR off of E-rod couldn't have been charged to Cora. But, the players like playing for Cora, and, imho, that's Cora's biggest strength as a manager.
Usually, all teams have some weaknesses in their make-up, but LA doesn't appear to have any. If that team stays fairly healthy they will be an immovable object.
SOX play the O's 4 games from May 7th thru the 10th. That will be 10 games against the O's before the SOX even play their 1st against the Yankems. Schedule makers must be on some illegal substance.
X-tra innings for some unknown reason isn't carrying this game. Doesn't sound like I'm missing much to this point. Btw, 7 inning baseball truly SUX! Shame on MLB.