Steven Matz slides right into win column as Mets top Yankees

Mets starter Steven Matz scatters seven hits and allows a run over six.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. He gave up seven hits, walked one — leading off the game to Brett…