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Mets’ Matz Roughed Up In Loss To Nationals

VIERA, Fla. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mets rookie Steven Matz was shaky Friday, as he yielded three runs in two-plus winnings of work during a 9-5 loss to the Washington Nationals.

The Long Island native gave up two hits and walked two.

The Mets’ Steven Matz throws a pitch against the Washington Nationals at Space Coast Stadium on March 11, 2016, in Viera, Fla. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Washington ace Stephen Strasburg tossed three solid innings in his second spring training start.

Strasburg gave up one run on three hits.