Mets starter pitcher Rafael Montero struggled through his second career start Tuesday, in a 9-4 loss to the Mets.
Montero allowed just one run in the first four innings of his outing, before Dodgers chased in an early exit in the fifth inning. He was charged with five runs on seven hits and four walks, while striking out four batters in 4 1/3 innings of work.
Montero has struggled in his first two major-league starts, allowing eight runs in 10 1/3 innings. He will likely get one more chance to prove himself before the team needs to make a decision on Dillon Gee's rotation spot. Montero is set to make his next start Sunday against the Diamondbacks.