NEW YORK — He took the mound to begin the series, determined to set a tone. He left the mound nearly eight innings later, with the fans chanting his name and his teammates ready to sing his praise.
Matt Harvey could write an online opus about the way he pitched Saturday night in Game 1 against the Chicago Cubs, expect that this time, there's no need to clear anything up. Anyone who saw him pitch the New York Mets to their 4-2 NLCS-opening win already understands.
"I think anyone who had any doubts about his toughness or desire to pitch should take notice of tonight," Mets first baseman Michael Cuddyer said.