Steven Matz has had a rough go of it this year, and tonight’s performance against the Phillies did little to stem that tide. The Mets dropped their second straight game at Citizen’s Bank Park and, aside from some ninth inning power, looked absolutely stymied at the plate for most of the night. The 6-2 loss is yet another reminder of just how quickly perceived starting pitching depth can evaporate.
Matz looked quite good to start the game, allowing just two baserunners over the first four innings. One of those was a second inning solo home run to Jean Segura, but Matz looked easily the best he’s looked this season before the fifth inning.