Simeon Woods Richardson made only his second start since May 14, and he made drastic improvements from his six earned run outing on Tuesday against the Rangers. He allowed only one hit and one walk in five innings of work, with four strikeouts. It was his first start this season without allowing a run.

Can Byron Buxton hit a baseball so far that even he can’t catch it? Buxton made a case for both sides Wednesday, ranging more than 100 feet to make a top-speed diving catch of a certain double by Marcus Semien,