This past weekend Richard threw 7 innings and allowed no runs as the Padres beat the Marlins 1-0. He has gotten gradually better since entering the rotation several weeks ago.
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Padres Manager Andy Green was impressed with Richard who is starting to round into form and could work his way into a rotation spot for 2017. Green talked about Richard’s step by step improvement since making his first start for the Padres. “Command maybe the first time wavered a little bit. … After that, he really locked in.