Richards (0-3) struck out seven and gave up three runs on six hits and two walks over 6.1 innings in a loss to the Nationals on Sunday.
Richards turned in a fantastic performance with 22 swinging strikes, but he also surrendered two long balls to get hung with his third loss. The right-hander has dominant stuff, but he's having trouble limiting walks as he has a 4.9 BB/9. Richards gets a tough match-up in his next start Saturday at Philadelphia.