Matt Harvey triumphs with lockermate Tyler Skaggs in mind

Posted Jul 14, 2019
Even through his struggles this season, Matt Harvey always had someone he could count on to keep his mind positive. Tyler Skaggs was his biggest cheerleader, reminding him that he was an ace with the Mets before injuries derailed his career. So when Harvey took the mound on what would’ve been Skaggs’ 28th birthday on Saturday, he kept Skaggs’ memory alive. (MLB.com)

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