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Memorable Mets debut by Steven Matz against the Reds in 2015

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 28: Steven Matz #32 of the New York Mets in action during his major league debut against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on June 28, 2015 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Red 7-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

On June 28, 2015, native Long Islander Steven Matz made his MLB debut for the New York Mets in front of his home town crowd, and it was a memorable one.

On June 28, 2015, the New York Mets called up Long Island’s own Steven Matz up to the major leagues to start a game against the Cincinnati Reds.