The entire Mets organization expected lefty Steven Matz to handle the pressure of the Subway Series, and, not surprisingly, he did.
By he still caught the Mets off guard in their 5-1 win Friday night with his ability to battle back — by using a slider.
“It was huge, it was the first time I knew he had it,” catcher Travis d’Arnaud said. “It was very effective today. He executed every time he threw it.”
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After allowing a run in the first, the Long Island kid shut the Yankees out for five more innings.