Mets rookie starting pitcher Rafael Montero had one of the best starts of his young MLB career Sunday against the Cubs. However, he walked away with a no-decision as he got little run support in a 2-1 win for Chicago.
Montero allowed just one run on five hits and two walks in 7 1/3 innings. The only run he gave up was on a two-out single to Luis Valbuena in the fourth inning. He finished with six strikeouts.
He was on the hook for the loss until New York tied the game in the eighth inning. Chicago won the game with a solo home run from Starlin Castro in the ninth.
Montero is winless in his first six MLB starts. He's allowed one run twice. As of now, Montero's next start is lined up for for Saturday against the Dodgers. However, he could be skipped due to Thursday's off-day or bumped from the rotation with Jacob deGrom close to coming off the disabled list.