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Lack of command stings Matzek in brief start

Matzek (2-1) managed just 20 strikes on 58 pitches for 34.5 percent strikes -- the lowest such figure since 2000 for a start of at least 50 pitches. Matzek's six walks tied a career high he set on April 21 at home against the Padres, when he received a no-decision in a 7-6 Rockies loss.

"I was disappointed I let my team down," Matzek said. "We had to go to the bullpen early, which is terrible on a day we've got a doubleheader.

"I've gotten away with it a couple of times, just battling, kind of dealing with it.