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New York Mets: Takeaways From 11-Game Road Trip

By Kenneth Teape

May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated by first baseman Lucas Duda (21) after driving in third baseman David Wright (right) with a two run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
May 7, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) is congratulated by first baseman Lucas Duda (21) after driving in third baseman David Wright (right) with a two run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 13, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey (33) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

Harvey Can’t Gain Consistency

One of the topics of discussion thus far this season is what is wrong with Matt Harvey? Harvey has not looked like himself yet this year, as he has struggled to find any consistency on the mound. His production has been way off the norm for his career, and that continued during his two starts on the road trip.

Harvey looked like he was turning a corner against the Padres, as he had his velocity up. But, he ran into the same problems he has had all season, as he got tripped up in the fifth inning by giving up a two-run home run. It could have been worse, as the Mets looked to get the benefit of the doubt on a replay review that got them out of the inning without any further damage.

But, there were some positives as Harvey struck out 10 Padres, giving him some momentum into his start at Coors Field against the Rockies. He fell victim to Coors field though, as the Rockies hit him all evening. While it was his first outing of the season without allowing a walk, and he didn’t allow a home run, he did give up 11 hits in 5 ⅔ innings, five of which went for extra bases. He gave up five runs as a result to go with six strikeouts.

Harvey now has an ERA of 4.93 and WHIP of 1.53 on the season, and is allowing opponents to hit .311 on the year. The Mets are hoping that Harvey can figure things out sooner than later, as he has not yet found his groove.

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