Harvey strong in pitchers’ duel with Jose

MIAMI — Jose Fernandez was on top of his game on Sunday afternoon. He needed to be, because Matt Harvey was also sharp. But on a day where hits were scarce, Fernandez posted big strikeout numbers, matching his career high with 14, over seven innings in the Marlins’ 1-0 win over the Mets at Marlins Park.

Fernandez (9-2) was simply dominant, scattering just four hits, and he worked out of only one jam, which came with two outs in the seventh. The 23-year-old tied a club record with his eighth straight victory, posting a 1.38 ERA with 78 strikeouts since April 28.

Harvey was throwing hard, 97 mph, but he wasn’t getting big strikeout totals. He had just three through seven innings, but he also limited Miami to four hits. Miami was able …

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