Matt Harvey was overpowering versus the Colorado Rockies last night. He fired eight scoreless innings while striking out four batters to gain his 11th win of the season.
He dominated the Rockies’ lineup for the entire contest as his fastball and changeup command were on point. Harvey did not walk a single batter all evening.
Harvey’s stuff was so good that Terry Collins believed he had a chance at a perfect game.
“Before Paulsen hits the double,” Collins said, “[If] we make plays on three ground balls, he’s got a perfect game going.” (Anthony Rieber, Newsday)
Yesterday’s outing was a continuation of Harvey’s dominance during the second half. His ERA since the break stands at 1.24, and he has not allowed a run in his last 15 innings.
Harvey also has an outstanding 1.45 ERA since June 16th, which ranks second in the majors behind only Zack Greinke.
“Matt’s got it going right now,” manager Terry Collins said.
After a few disappointing starts in late May and early June, Harvey has returned to form and looks like the same outstanding pitcher he was before Tommy John surgery.
“Obviously, as a team, we’re rolling right now,” Harvey said. “If we keep going out there and [allowing] no runs, then we’re going to win a lot of ballgames and be where we want to be.”
Harvey’s record now stands at 11-7, and his ERA has improved to 2.61 in 148 innings pitched.
