Excitement builds for Matt Harvey's Citi Field debut
Matt Harvey delivers his first pitch during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. (July 26, 2012) Credit: Getty Images
How excited are the Mets about Matt Harvey’s Citi Field debut, which will come
Well, the marketing department sure is excited. The Mets sent out an email blast
Of course, Harvey has never faced Jones. His first three starts were out West against Arizona, San Francisco and San Diego. He is 1-2 with a 3.86 ERA. Harvey said he expects about 100 family members and friends from Mystic, Conn., to be on hand
“It’s another day,” he said. “It’s another pitching experience. It’s a new ballpark to pitch in for me. I know it’s home. That’s the extra excitement. I get to pitch in front of the Mets fans and my family and I’m really excited about that.”
Lefthander Paul Maholm (9-7, 3.75) is scheduled to start for the Braves, which means Jason Bay should be in the lineup for the only time in the three-game series.
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