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Richards Strikes Out 10, Pitches Red Sox Past Mets

NEW YORK (AP) — Garrett Richards reworked his delivery last weekend with one thought in mind.

“More north and south,” he said.

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The Red Sox right-hander is going in the right direction now.

Richards finally found the strike zone and punched out 10, Bobby Dalbec hit his first homer of the season and Boston beat the New York Mets 2-1 Tuesday night.

Richards (1-2) allowed a run and seven hits over seven innings, issuing no free passes one start after walking six. He trimmed his ERA from 6.