Steven Matz Throws His First Complete Game as Mets Cruise

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For the first time in his five-year career, Steven Matz needed no help from the bullpen.

Matz pitched an efficient five-hitter for his first complete game in 90 major league starts, and the Mets got home runs from Michael Conforto and J. D. Davis in a 3-0 victory on Saturday night against the sinking Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.

“It’s really cool. Honestly, this is what I try to do every game, so I finally did it,” Matz said with a grin.

Matz (6-6) struck out seven and walked none, throwing just 99 pitches in his first win since June 8 against Colorado. Making his third start since a brief stint in the bullpen, he handed the Pirates, who are last in the National…