I think you only need to watch Richard's flailing motion to the plate to figure out why he has limited control and effectiveness. The fact that he got through the 3rd/4th without more damage is remarkable
88 pitches through , 6 innings with 73% strikes is MLB pitching by Erod. 2 hits , a run, a walk. That is shutdown pitching. So glad to see him on the mound and working out so well after the heart and recently arm scare
I don't know for sure if that Kike's ball or Verdugo's but neither of them helped on a catchable ball, allowing a run to score. Normally that would be the Cf'er coming in hard