Matz (3-5) allowed five runs in 5.2 innings Thursday, striking out six batters while yielding two walks and eight hits in a 6-4 loss to Colorado.
All the damage against Matz came in the first two innings and Nolan Arenado was the thorn in his side, as he tagged the Mets starter for a home run, a double and five RBI. On the bright side, Matz was solid once he got out of that mess in the first two innings. The five earned runs are the most he's allowed in any start this year, raising his season ERA to 3.68. Matz will take on the Pirates at home early next week.