53 Jeremy Hefner, SP

Mets starting pitcher Jeremy Hefner was on the wrong side of the ledger Saturday against the Cubs, as he remains winless through his first eight starts.

Hefner allowed four runs in four innings of work, all coming in his fourth and final inning. He faced just two batters over the minimum in his first three innings, with one hit and walk as his only blemishes before he fell apart in the fourth.

The Cubs jumped on Hefner for four runs on four hits and a walk in the fourth inning. He also hit a batter. Hefner finished with three strikeouts, two walks and five hits allowed in four innings en route to an 8-2 loss.

The Mets have lost each of Hefner's starts this season, and he is 0-5 with a 5.00 ERA. Hefner will try to turn things around Friday against the Braves. 

Mets pitcher Jeremy Hefner turned in a quality start in Monday's series opener against the Cardinals. He allowed three runs on five hits over six innings of work.

The right-hander was tagged with a two-spot in the first before giving up his final damage the following frame. He cruised over his final four innings and left with the game tied, 3-3.

Hefner, who threw 97 pitches, also walked four and struck out two in a no-decision.

His next start is scheduled for Saturday against the Cubs.