It could have been worse; it could have been 9-0 for the home-team Twins in CenturyLink Sports Complex.
Porcello’s first action in spring training against opposing bats not of the Red Sox variety went well. Even after giving up a double to start the game to Brian Dozier, his defense bailed him out by throwing him out at third on the play. Red Sox right fielder Bryce Bentz made a hard throw to third baseman Travis Shaw who applied the tag. Two flyouts later and Porcello was out of the inning.
It was the same in the second inning, as Porcello gave up a double to Miguel Sano, but this time he could not escape unscathed.