Astros' Gerrit Cole: Works on breaking ball

Cole allowed a run on two hits and two walks while striking out two Friday against the Mets, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Cole, who stuck to fastballs and changeups during his first spring start, attempted to get a feel for his curveball while also trying to get familiar throwing to catcher Brian McCann for the first time in game conditions. He ran his pitch count up to 53 (33 for strikes).