Steven Matz snaps skid, Michael Conforto has catch of day vs. Marlins

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MIAMI — So where did the first baseball put in play by the Miami Marlins on Sunday travel?

Of course, it found Michael Conforto in his first professional start in center field.

Conforto proved up for the challenge, making a diving catch in right-center to snare Miguel Rojas’ liner.

The New York Mets ended up being up for the challenge overall in the rubber game of the meaningful series.

Behind six scoreless innings from Steven Matz, the Mets beat Miami, 3-0, on Sunday at Marlins Park.

Mets starting pitcher Steven Matz threw six scoreless innings Sunday to record his first win since May 25. Steve Mitchell/USA TODAY Sports

The Mets (52-45) moved back within a half-game of the Marlins (53-45) for the second wild-card spot.

Matz (8-6) earned his first win since May 25. He allowed four hits and two walks and plunked one batter in a 99-pitch effort. He had been 0-3 with a 5.19 ERA in his last six starts.

Jeurys Familia matched Jose Valverde’s 2010-11 streak of 51 successful save conversions …

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