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Porcello not reaching for panic button

BOSTON -- Virtually slump-free on his way to a Cy Young Award season last year, Rick Porcello has already learned that things aren't going to be as smooth this time around.

While taking a 10-5 loss to the Rays, Porcello's third start of the season didn't resemble any of the 33 outings from his '16 breakthrough.

Outlook: Porcello, SP, BOS
After picking up the AL Cy Young Award with a league-leading 22 wins, Rick Porcello looks to continue his ace pitching for the Red Sox

The four home runs allowed represented a career-high for Porcello in his 244th Major League start.