MILWAUKEE — One error could be the turning point in Steven Matz’s season.
On April 25 in St. Louis, Matz threw away opposing pitcher Michael Wacha’s bunt attempt. Then, he completely unraveled. Matz wound up a 9-1 loser. After that performance, he admitted the game speeds up on him and he loses control of the situation.
That is the worst thing that can happen to a pitcher.
Matz had to do some serious soul-searching and had to reevaluate how he approaches the game. He wanted to be in control of his emotions, his actions, his game.