Mets pitcher Steven Matz was impressive on the mound and from the plate in his major-league debut.
In Sunday's 7-2 win over the Reds in the second game of a doubleheader, Matz gave up two earned runs in 7 2/3 innings of work. He struck out six batters while allowing five hits and three walks. His major-league career begins with a 2.35 ERA.
However, from the dish, Matz went 3 for 3 with a double and four RBI. Two RBI came on a double and two others came on one of his singles.
This marked the first time in MLB history a pitcher notched four RBI in his big-league debut. It's also the first time a player at any position got four RBI in their debut in Mets franchise history.
"He was ready," manager Terry Collins said, per nj.com. "He was ready to show people he belonged in the big leagues and today he did that.