When Matt Harvey took the mound for the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field, there was a buzz in Queens. A little over an hour later, that buzz turned into an unmistakeable energy when Harvey plunked Phillies second baseman Chase Utley in the back.

You can debate whether or not Harvey hit Utley on purpose or attempted to send a message after Philadelphia's star deposited a home run into right field in the first inning.

What isn't up for debate: The "HAR-VEY! HAR-VEY" chants that emanated from the Citi Field crowd as the ace stared down Utley after the pitch.

Matt Harvey stared down Chase Utley after he hit him with a pitch. pic.twitter.com/VfJ9JyByYK — Joe Giglio (@JoeGiglioSports) April 15, 2015

For the first time since Citi Field opened in 2009, a playoff-like atmosphere was present in the park. In a game filled with a little bit of everything, Harvey's ability and presence stood out in a 6-5 Mets win.

If the Mets are going to truly turn the corner, they'll need to feed off the energy and personality of their young star. Watch the video above for my thoughts on last night's game, Harvey's performance and how his energy and performance can turn around the Mets franchise.

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