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PHILADELPHIA — In 31 pitches on Tuesday, Mets starter Steven Matz managed to surrender four hits, allow eight runs (six earned), hit Bryce Harper in the left arm, issue a walk, host two mound visits and have his earned run average more than triple. He did it all without recording an out or making it through the Phillies’ batting order at Citizens Bank Park.
When Mets Manager Mickey Callaway came to the mound to remove him, Matz just stared.
His greatest display of frustration came after he had given up a double to catcher J.