Woods Richardson was replaced after the last two of those walks came with two outs in the fifth, and Cole Sands came in and retired José Ramírez to end the inning. Woods Richardson’s six starts have seen him complete 4, 4 1/3, 4 2/3, 5, 5 1/3 and 5 2/3 innings on his way to a 4.03 ERA. The Twins seem content with what they’re getting from him, and it helps some that he’s situated in between Pablo López and Joe Ryan in the rotation, as those two tend to work deeper into ballgames. Woods Richardson will face the Orioles next.

Zach Neto’s third-inning homer was the lone damage. Woods Richardson was used behind an opener last time out, but this was a normal start and maybe his best effort to date this year. He’s 2-2 with a 4.07 ERA against a fairly weak schedule. He’ll likely face Cleveland next.

Woods Richardson worked behind Justin Topa as the bulk pitcher, with Topa giving up a run in his lone inning of work. Woods Richardson pitched well over his first couple of innings, but faltered late while giving up two runs in the sixth to turn an excellent outing into a so-so one. The 24-year-old struck out four while throwing 98 pitches — 66 of those for strikes. He’s scheduled to pitch again Friday against the Angels, but it’s possible he will work behind an opener again.

Woods Richardson was scratched from the start Saturday, but he’ll still have a chance to work multiple innings and be the pitcher of record. The Atlanta lineup has scuffled, so those who are hunting wins could do worse than keeping Woods Richardson in their lineup.