Harvey then went out and perhaps saved something else -- a piece of what or who he once was. No longer the same pitcher after two major surgeries since 2014, he did at times resemble the "Dark Knight" of old at PNC Park, shutting down the Pirates with six strong innings in a 7-2 Mets win. Harvey gave up one run and six hits, walking two and striking out four while wriggling out of a couple of jams.
Recovered from surgery to relieve the thoracic outlet syndrome that damaged his 2016 season and eventually ended it in July, Harvey won a second straight decision for the first time since April 27 of last year.