What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.
The catchphrase isn’t just about the city’s nightlife. It can be attributed to pitching performances, too — at least for Seth Lugo.
A punching bag in Triple-A with a 6.50 ERA, the former 34th-round pick has been a revelation for the Mets, first as a reliable long reliever and now a key member of the starting rotation.
A few hours after the Mets announced Steven Matz would be temporarily shut down after experiencing lingering discomfort in his left shoulder, Lugo gave the Mets six strong innings, as they passed the Marlins in the National League wild-card race with a 7-4 victory Tuesday night in front of 32,634 at Citi Field.