Harvey will be the first pitcher since Roger Clemens in 2004 to start the All-Star Game in his own ballpark. The city of New York will certainly be backing him up as he delivers 100 mph pitches to some of the game's top sluggers.
The lineup he'll be facing could simply be known as possibly the most dangerous lineup every assembled in the history of baseball.
With Mike Trout in the leadoff spot, he's followed by Robinson Cano, Miguel Cabrera, Chris Davis, Jose Bautista and David Ortiz. It's a one through six that no man on earth would want to face.
But Matt Harvey is like no other man. In his mind, this is exactly the kind of lineup he wants to face.
While the All-Star Game may just be an exhibition, Harvey isn't the type of pitcher to take that term seriously. He want's to compete, he want's to win and he most certainly wants to show the entire baseball world that he's got what it takes to be here for a long time.
"It's not an exhibition game for Matt Harvey tomorrow." Said Mets manager Terry Collins. "You can bet on that."
If there's anything I can bet on with Harvey, it's that he'll come out in the first inning Tuesday night and he'll give it all he's got to set down the game's best hitters. He'll show off the sizzling fastball, his commanding changeup and his sweet sweeping slider.
Harvey has been one of the very few bright stories for the New York Mets this season. He's a great pitcher with a very promising future as a big-league pitcher, and as an ace for the Mets.
And I have no doubts that he'll put on a show for the first couple inning Tuesday night.
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