Rick Porcello allows two earned runs Tuesday

Rick Porcello (SP - FA)

Mets starting pitcher Rick Porcello allowed two earned runs on nine hits and no walks while striking out one over 4 2/3 innings in Tuesday's matchup against the Houston Astros.

Fantasy Impact
While the nine hits allowed are less than ideal, Porcello managed to limit the damage. After he pitched to a 5.52 ERA last season in Boston, both the Mets and Porcello are banking on a bounceback season after agreeing to a one-year deal.