SWEEP DREAMS
Mets look to make statement against rival Nats
in the first. Now, it’s Harvey’s turn. After two major surgeries, Tommy John and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome surgery, in the last three years, this is a make-orbreak year for the one-time AllStar who is a free agent after this season. He has had a solid spring and an encouraging start to the season. He threw five scoreless, one-hit innings against the Phillies Tuesday night.
It’s a big assignment. Harvey is just 3-6 with a 3.16 ERA in 15 starts against the Nats in his career. ut the Mets are hoping Harvey continues to build his confidence off a strong spring, first start and the blossoming conviction in the clubhouse.
Callaway thinks all these things can snowball for a team and a player.
“I think it can be contagious,” Callaway said of the resilience and confidence building. “I think there is something to be said you give up a run and your guys come in and are raring to go and score another one. Like a lot of things can be contagious, guys hitting, pitching well, the bullpen doing well. I think it definitely can be a contagious thing.”
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