Steven Matz‘s horrific season continues, giving up five runs in 5.1 innings of work as the Los Angeles Dodgers sweep away the New York Mets.
- Los Angeles Dodgers 8 (79-32)
- New York Mets 0 (49-60)
- W: Hyun-Jin Ryu (4-6, 3.53 ERA)
- L: Steven Matz (2-5, 5.77 ERA)
- NL, Final, Box Score
- Citi Field, Queens, NY
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their historic run winning their 44th game at Citi Field on Sunday night in their last 51 games. The New York Mets were only able to muster one hit tonight.
Once again, L.A. grabbed the early lead, as Logan Forsythe notched a two run single to center to give the Dodgers a 2-0 edge.
Logan Forsythe with a 2-run single in the top of the first! #Dodgers lead, 2-0! #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/1RdcjVwL4e
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
The next batter, Austin Barnes, doubled to deep left to score Forsythe to add another run.
Austin Barnes doubles in Logan Forsythe and the #Dodgers now lead, 3-0! pic.twitter.com/PvRSdOEmPn
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
If things weren’t already getting worse for the Mets, they did. Ex-Met Justin Turner hit a two run bomb to right field to give L.A. a five run cushion. He now has six home runs against the Mets in just 79 at bats. To say he is a Met killer is an understatement.
Mid 3:#Dodgers 5, Mets 0
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
To put the icing on the cake, rookie phenom Cody Bellinger crushed a two-run homer to center in the eighth inning, to give the Dodgers a 7-0 lead.
THAT. BALL. WAS. CRUSHED! @Cody_Bellinger with a 2-run homer in the top of the eighth! #Dodgers lead, 7-0! #LetsGoDodgers pic.twitter.com/jElp9w4Jhz
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
4️⃣4️⃣7️⃣ feet. #Crushed pic.twitter.com/bG5crGaEss
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
Chris Taylor would add an RBI triple in the ninth inning to solidify the Dodger victory.
With an impotent New York offense, Hyun-Jin Ryu would sail through, allowing just one hit and striking out eight, in seven innings as the Mets would lose 8-0.
Matz’s major struggles
Steven Matz continues to be another liability for this Mets pitching staff, allowing five runs, six hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts in 5.1 innings. His ERA is now a whopping 5.77 for the season.
Granted he has only pitched 52.1 innings this year, but this is a major cause for concern for the Mets. He was originally tabbed as one of the elite five starters in this rotation. With Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler hurt/ineffective, Matz is slowly becoming another major disappointment.
JT goes OPPO. ?
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— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
An outstanding night for Hyun-Jin Ryu. ? #화이팅! pic.twitter.com/9QO68lzICA
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2017
Rosario’s early letdown
The Amazin’s top prospect has had a tough time of it so far in the big leagues, hitting just .182 in 22 at bats.
It’s way too early to say anything, but he hasn’t been the spark plug the Mets were hoping for early on.
No hope for the fans
If there was any hope that the Mets could at least make it interesting down the stretch for the fans, that was squashed. They are now 2-7 in their last 9 games, 11 games under .500 for the season, and 13 games out of the second wild card spot.
The only joy that Mets fans can have over the last two months will be to see if Amed Rosario can turn it around, while also hoping for some productive playing time for top first base prospect Dominic Smith.
What’s Next?
The Mets will have the day off tomorrow, before starting a two game series with the Texas Rangers in Queens. Chris Flexen is due to make his third career start on Tuesday against Andrew Cashner. Game time is 7:10 p.m. ET.
