Depending on which measure one focuses on, Matt Harvey entered his first start of the second half as either the worst statistical picture in the game or the unluckiest.
Neither designation applied to the Harvey who pitched the Orioles to a 5-0 win over the Royals at Kansas City’s Kaufmann Stadium Sunday, giving them a rare series win coming out of the All-Star break.
Harvey, who entered with a 7.70 ERA in 76 innings for the Orioles (30-62), pitched six shutout innings and allowed three hits with one walk while striking out two for his best start of the season and his team’s best start since John Means’ May 5 no-hitter.