Matusz pitching tonight for the Tides

[wildcard]

Two scoreless innings so far.

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One hitter after 4 scoreless. 3 K, 0 BB

[AVencill]

He's keeping his pitch count super low: 38 pitches, 27 strikes through four innings.

4.1 innings - 44 pitches, 30 strikes now.

[crissfan172]

He's keeping his pitch count super low: 38 pitches, 27 strikes through four innings.

4.1 innings - 44 pitches, 30 strikes now.

That's the BMat we know and love.

Note: I only use BMat because it's ridiculously stupid. I in no way support this as a real nickname.

[AVencill]

That's the BMat we know and love.

Note: I only use BMat because it's ridiculously stupid. I in no way support this as a real nickname.

That's kind of like me calling him "Mat-Dog" -- It makes no sense. Through five, just a hit, one walk now and four K's. 50 pitches and 31 strikes. Wish milb.com did velo's on their Gameday, curious to see if it is actually 87-91 like the MASN reports were stating.

[RVAbird]

That's kind of like me calling him "Mat-Dog" -- It makes no sense. Through five, just a hit, one walk now and four K's. 50 pitches and 31 strikes. Wish milb.com did velo's on their Gameday, curious to see if it is actually 87-91 like the MASN reports were stating.

He is commanding his pitches nicely and his change-up is working. Can't judge the velo on MiLB.TV. Doesn't look overpowering, just changing the eye level and hitting his spots, which is at least more than you could say about his limited time with Baltimore.

[Bluerocksfan]

thanks for the updates guys good stuff.

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Matusz comes out to pitch the seventh.

[RVAbird]

Matusz gets his 6th K on a filthy change on the outside corner. Good deception, good fade, good location. If he can spot that pitch he doesn't need to sit in the 90s. Very encouraging.

[wildcard]

Matusz strikes out the side in the seventh.

[PHRESH]

How many starts like this until they bring him back?

[wildcard]

88 pitches after 7. 53 strikes.

7 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 W, 8 K

[wildcard]

Matusz is done for the night. Leaves ahead 2-0. Rupe on to pitch the eighth.

[O'smagik]

Leave him down there for at least two more. Very encouraging though.

[Singleton]

Some will say there is no reason to rush him, but I hope the next start is with Baltimore. He is healthy, made the mechanical adjustment needed, and looks ready. Time to get Major League hitters out.

How about he put two good starts together in the minors first