Lamet (1-0) held the Mets to one run on three hits over five innings Thursday. He walked two and struck out eight en route to his first major-league win.
The electric rookie looked dominant on the mound in his debut, throwing 61 of his 91 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old flashed his mid- to high-90s fastball, mixing in a slide piece and changeup to keep Mets' batters honest. Prior to his call-up, Lamet posted strong numbers with Triple-A El Paso in eight starts (3.23 ERA and 11.54 K/9). He was filling in for Jered Weaver (hip), but given the latter's struggles this season, the rookie could stick in the rotation if he continues to pitch the way he did Thursday. Lamet will undergo a tough test in his next start when he takes on the defending World Series champion Cubs next Tuesday.