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- Updated: August 19, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Shortly after pitching 7 1/3 shutdown innings against the Padres, Steven Matz felt a “little twinge” while throwing on a flat surface. The next day, Matz continued to feel it.
The left-hander was still feeling discomfort when the Mets arrived in San Francisco, and manager Terry Collins announced after a 10-7 series-opening loss to the Giants on Thursday night that the team would skip Matz’s spot in the rotation Friday.
Seth Lugo, who has a 2.65 ERA in nine relief appearances this season, will start in Matz’s absence.
“He felt great after his start [Sunday],” said Collins. “The following day, he threw a curveball and felt some discomfort in his shoulder. Did not feel it while throwing a fastball. The next day he got on the mound, threw some fastballs, …
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