Miami Marlins starting pitcher Trevor Richards throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) John Minchillo AP
For five innings, Trevor Richards kept the basepaths clear for the Miami Marlins. Two shaky innings to start were a distant memory by the time the starting pitcher finished seven innings and Don Mattingly handed the ball to his bullpen with a one-run lead. After two shaky innings, Richards had been dominant.
Two pitches by the bullpen spoiled his effort. In the bottom of the eighth, Miami turned to Drew Steckenrider, who gave up a leadoff home run to Jose Iglesias, then another to Jesse Winker.