MIAMI — The pitching matchup for Wednesday’s battle of left-handers favors the New York Mets over the Miami Marlins.
The Mets (34-42), who lost the series opener 6-3 to the Marlins on Tuesday, will start Steven Matz, who is 1-1 with a 3.60 ERA this season. In two career starts at Marlins Park, Matz is 1-0 with a 1.59 ERA.
Interestingly, Matz has apparently abandoned his slider since coming off the disabled list on June 10. He is throwing his curve and changeup at career-high rates.
Matz had allowed just one total walk after his first two starts, but he gave up five bases on balls in six innings on Thursday at Dodger Stadium.