Steven Matz Named NL Rookie of the Month

New York Mets LHP Steven Matz has been named the National League Rookie of the Month for May. Matz pitched five starts in May and went 4-0 with an ERA of 1.83 and a WHIP of only 0.76. He had 31 strikeouts in 34 1/3 innings. Prior to Matz's last start, he won 7 starts in a row which tied Steve Trachsel for most consecutive wins by a Mets starter. Matz is one of two left-handed starters along with Dodgers LHP Kazuhisa Ishi in 2002 to win 11 of their 14 major league starts. Matz is also the first pitcher in Mets history to win 11 of his first 12 major league decisions. He has an overall record of 7-1 on the season with a  2.60 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP with 53 strikeouts in 55 1/3 innings pitched.