Steven Matz tossed seven scoreless innings for Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday, lowering his ERA for the season to 2.11.
Matz, who has been having his innings curtailed by design lately, threw just 87 pitches (53 strikes) before being removed prior to the eighth. Overall, Matz allowed four hits, walked one and struck out five.
Matz retired the last 10 batters he faced, with not a single one hitting the ball out of the infield.
With Wednesday’s start in the book, Matz’ innings total for the season is now up to 85.