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The last time Steven Matz pitched it was Game 4 of the NLDS, prior to which he spent the previous two weeks resting and rehabbing a stiff back and muscle spasms. In between starts, he threw multiple bullpen sessions and simulated games, then looked mostly good, but weak, in his start against the Dodgers during the first week of the postseason.
Tonight, he takes the mound feeling strong, healthy and essentially on regular rest, so I’m eager to see what he brings to the table…
“Really it hasn’t been too challenging. I’m still able to get my work in between starts,” Matz said Tuesday, before Game 3. “You know, you’re not on necessarily a routine as much as the regular season, but I’m still able to get my work in and I still feel fresh for each start. So, it’s not too much of a challenge.”
Matz entered October with just six big-league starts, during which he was 4-0 with a 2.27 ERA. In his start in Game 4 against the Dodgers, he threw five innings, allowing three runs on six hits, while striking out four batters.
In his talk with reporters after Game 3, Matz’s best friend on the team, Jacob deGrom, said he would suggest Matz do very little different than he’s done during his regular season starts, which is to keep the ball down and mix up his pitches.
“I think it’s going to be a lot of fun,” Matz said early Tuesday, after getting a private tour of the ballpark with deGrom and other teammates. “I’ve never been here before or played here before. Never even seen a game here. I’m really excited. I’ve heard these fans are great. It’s a great ballpark, lot of history here, so it’s going to be fun.”
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