Mets can stand offensive slump if their pitching keeps up like this

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Steven Matz struck out eight and allowed just one hit in the Mets' 5-1 win over the Padres on Sunday.Former Mets catcher Barry Lyons was in town, up from Biloxi, Miss., to speak at Baseball Chapel on Sunday morning.

The first player in the room at Citi Field was starting pitcher Steven Matz.

“I’m so impressed with him as both a person and a pitcher,’’ Lyons told The Post.

As far as the pitcher, Lyons noted: “He’s got a power four-seamer that you just don’t find in many lefties. That’s a difference-maker.’’

Matz’s performance Sunday, combined with Jacob deGrom’s splendid start Saturday, may make a big difference for the Mets as they try to survive a season of injuries.

Matz was spectacular,…