Harvey struggles continued Tuesday against the Nationals, as he allowed three home runs and five runs in five innings, and his next start is not set in stone . Manager Terry Collins said after the game, "We've got to think what's not just best for Matt, but what's best for us moving forward."
Analysis:Harvey was able to get through the first three innings unscathed, but his issues the second and third time through the lineup were on full display Tuesday. He allowed back-to-back solo home runs to Ryan Zimmerman and Anthony Rendon in the fourth and a two-run home run to Daniel Murphy in the fifth. In the first through third innings this season, Harvey has a 3.03 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 30 strikeouts and seven walks. In the fourth through sixth innings, he has a 9.89 ERA, 2.24 WHIP, 14 strikeouts and 10 walks. Harvey's 6.08 ERA ranks 101st out of 105 qualified MLB pitchers, further evidence for his struggles over the first seven weeks of the season.
