The first two starts for New York Mets starter Steven Matz had promise that he could step up as their two starter. His third start of the season disrupted the momentum he was building. The Washington Nationals took advantage of Matz’s inability to pitch inside and knocked him out of the game after three innings to win 5-3.
Steven Matz's final line against the Nationals: 3 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 0 BB, 3 K.
He was not good.
Paul Sewald enters.
Nationals 5, Mets 2, bottom 4
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) August 5, 2020
Matz struggled to control his four-seam fastball throughout the start.