NEW YORK -- After back-to-back crushing defeats, the New York Mets try to pick up the pieces on Friday against the Colorado Rockies.

Steven Matz (8-6, 3.36) opposes right-hander Tyler Chatwood (9-6, 3.65) at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field.

Friday, by the way, marks the one-year anniversary of Wilmer Flores' crying episode and non-trade to Milwaukee.

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