Richards (6-6) allowed four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out two over four-plus innings, taking the loss to the Blue Jays in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Richards surrendered two home runs and was unable to get an out in the fifth before departing. The Blue Jays have been rough on the right-hander, who has a 6.15 ERA in five starts against them. Richards has a 7.43 ERA over his last eight starts. There's no question which current member of Boston's rotation is in danger of losing their spot when Chris Sale (elbow) is ready to return in August. Richard's next turn is scheduled for Tuesday at Detroit.