Everything that happened in August was leading up to tonight. Matt Harvey is starting Game 1 of the World Series. It shouldn’t be any other way. 

After last season, Harvey promised Terry Collins the Mets would be here:

Terry Collins said after the game @MattHarvey33 came up to him & said "We're going to do it next year." Terry added "Matt doesn't lie to me"

— New York Mets (@Mets) September 28, 2014

He delivered in that promise. He pitched deep in the NL East clincher. He gutted through a pivotal Game 3 of the NLDS. He threw down the gauntlet in Game 1 of the NLCS setting the tone for a sweep of the Cubs. I honestly don’t think anyone else should be on the mound tonight. 

This is what Harvey was talking about when he promised he would pitch in the playoffs. This is why it was the smart move to sacrifice a meaningless game to get Harvey ready. This is the reward for Harvey has working so hard in his Tommy John rehab to get to this point. However, it’s more than a reward. He’s earned this. He’s been terrific this year. 

He will be terrific tonight. He’s got the stuff to beat the Royals. He’s got the determination. You think he will be good tonight?

Mets’ Matt Harvey will start on 9 days’ rest. He has not allowed a run in 3 previous starts on 9+ days’ rest (excluding season debuts).

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 27, 2015

There’s only one thing to say now:

Happy Harvey World Series Day!