Rick Porcello takes loss despite quality start Tuesday

Rick Porcello (SP - FA)

Mets starter Rick Porcello allowed two earned runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out five over six innings in Tuesday's loss to the Washington Nationals. The loss drops him to 1-2 on the season.

Fantasy Impact
After starting the season allowing nine earned runs over his first six innings, Porcello now has consecutive quality starts, lowering his ERA from 13.50 to 5.68 during that span. He is currently scheduled to take on the Phillies in Philadelphia in his next start.