Matt Harvey is ready to pitch Game 5 of the World Series on regular rest with the Mets needing to stave off elimination after Saturday’s 5-3 loss.
“Matt has to give us one of those great outings he’s capable of giving us,” manager Terry Collins said after the Mets’ Game 4 loss. “Again, we’re in a tough situation, but we’re not dead yet.”
Harvey allowed three runs in six innings when he pitched on nine days’ rest in Game 1 last Tuesday. When he takes the mound Sunday, he will be pitching on four days of rest and at Citi Field.
“I don’t feel necessarily any different than I did going into the series, but I think obviously after facing a team for the second time, you can figure some things out,” Harvey said at his press conference before Game 4. “Obviously having normal rest makes a big difference, as well. … I have to go out and pitch my game and do everything I can to keep them off base.”
Including the postseason, Harvey has thrown 208 innings in his first season removed from Tommy John surgery. Despite that and all the talk about innings limits throughout the season, Harvey is looking forward to going out and pitching his game.
“You kind of want to be a horse and go out there, and you look at guys who have thrown 230 innings year after year after year, that’s kind of somebody who I’ve always wanted to be,” said Harvey, who would be available to pitch a potential Game 7 out of the bullpen. “I think obviously after this start I’ll probably be hopefully around 215 innings or so, and that’s a good mark for me. Definitely happy about that.”
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This is it, Harvey. For the first time in 2015, this is legitimately a must-win game, because the season ends without it. So, here’s your shot. You want to be the savior, The Dark Knight, you think the Gotham needs you, well here’s your chance to truly be the hero. Grab the ball, toe the rubber and get it done. That’s it. I know it’s been a long 18 months of rehab and work, and your arm is tired. It’s a lot to expect of you to bring your best game ever at this point in your season. But, that’s what needs to be done. If you want to be a legend, turn in a legendary performance. It’s totally understandable and justified if you don’t, Tommy John isn’t an easy surgery, it’s been a grind, it’s late in the year, and, though I’ll be disappointed, I won’t hold it against you if you fail. But, if you want it, if you want to be the hero, it’s right in front of you to go get it. Good luck…
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