Richard (2-3) spun seven shutout innings with eight strikeouts, six hits and two walks in Thursday's rout of the Rockies at Coors Field.

EDGE Analysis

Despite Richard's recent success, many fantasy owners had to be looking to Rockies hitters Thursday night, only to be shockingly disappointed as the typically hittable lefty turned in his best start in a long, ling time. It's time for owners in deep formats to start taking Richard seriously -- he's given up only three earned runs in his last 31 innings (0.87 ERA), although his 25:12 K:BB in that span is less than elite. There's a lot of risk here, though, so don't count on him to keep up this ridiculous pace.