PORT ST. LUCIE — There was only one thing getting in the way of Steven Matz last year.
That was Steven Matz.
Once Matz figured out how to best channel his energy with a productive routine and mindset between pitches, the lefty began to show the Mets the kind of promise he offers on the mound.
It all came to a head for Matz on April 25 in St. Louis. He breezed through the first seven batters, gave up a one-out single, then made a throwing error on opposing pitcher Michael Wacha’s sacrifice bunt.
When the dust settled, Matz had surrendered seven runs over 3 ¹/u2083 innings.