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September 19, 2018
Peter Solari, Editor-in-Chief Follow @4PeteSakeNY
Things aren't so good in Queens these days. After starting the season 11-1, the Mets are currently sitting 11 games under 500, with no hope of playing in October. On Tuesday, starting pitcher Steven Matz gave Amazins fans a rare reason to smile, albeit in another losing effort for the club.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, with his team leading the Phillies 2-0, Matz made an incredible behind-the-back catch on a line drive by Philadelphia outfielder Roman Quinn, then threw to first to double up Rhys Hoskins. Take a look:
Tip your cap, Steven Matz! pic.twitter.com/pOkjw5bxrw— SQSports (@SQ_Sports) September 19, 2018
In the third inning, Matz took Cy Young contender Aaron Nola deep for his second home run of the year.
Steven Matz takes Aaron Nola deep. Yes you read that correctly. pic.twitter.com/oY1iqvgy0a— Tater Talk (@TaterTalkPod) September 19, 2018
Despite Matz' big day, the Mets ultimately fell to the Phillies 5-2.
With the club limping to the finish of what has been a very long season, all Mets eyes are on the future, of which, Matz figures to be a big part of. Tuesday night, the 27-year old flamethrower showed us why. His future is bright.
