BOSTON -- Rick Porcello's last outing really couldn't have started any worse.
Four batters, four runs -- all on Scooter Gennett's grand slam in Cincinnati on Friday, the latest dip in the roller coaster season for the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner.
On Wednesday night, with a chance to help the Red Sox move closer to the AL East title, the veteran right-hander faces the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.
Porcello (10-17, 4.55 ERA) forged his way through four innings at Cincinnati, allowing no more runs in a game his team came back and won.