CBS · Mar 15, 2017
Mets’ Harvey Shaky Again In Loss To Marlins
JUPITER, Fla. (CBSNewYork) — The clocks may have sprung forward, but Matt Harvey looks like he’s stuck in 2016.
The Mets right-hander was roughed up again Wednesday in his third spring start.
In a 6-2 loss to the Marlins, Harvey gave up four runs (two earned) on five hits over 3 1/3 innings. He struck out three batters and walked one.
Perhaps most concerning is that Harvey’s fastball was mostly clocked at 92-93 mph. Just two years ago, his heater was generally 95-96 mph.
He put the leadoff batter on base in three of the four innings he pitched. The Marlins scored on sacrifice flies by J.T. Realmuto and Matt den Dekker and on a two-run double by den Dekker.
Harvey’s spring ERA now stands at 7.88.