Mets rookie LHP Steven Matz struck out seven batters in eight scoreless innings as New York took the rubber game of a three-game series against the Washington Nationals, 2-0, on Wednesday.
He retired 16 straight batters before Clint Robinson hit a two-out single in the eighth inning. However, Terry Collins and Dan Warthen decided to leave Matz in the game to face Bryce Harper, who eventually grounded out to end the inning.
"When you have a young player, there are certain situations where you've got to challenge them," Collins said after the game.