The veteran left-hander has now worked at least six innings in 10 straight starts, but he took the loss in Texas, the first time the Padres dropped a game started by Richard since May 25. Richard is the Majors’ leader in ground-ball rate.
After losing his first three starts, Bassitt earned his first win of the season on Wednesday against the Tigers, allowing no runs on two hits in six innings. He threw 102 pitches for the second time this season, striking out five.