Mets Beat Brewers 3-2

Steven Matz pitched seven sharp innings to win his sixth consecutive start, Michael Conforto hit a two-run homer and the Mets beat the Brewers 3-2 on Friday night.

After skipping a turn in the rotation last weekend because of a sore elbow, Matz (6-1) picked up right where he left off in his previous outing May 9 at Dodger Stadium. The rookie left-hander appeared pain-free, holding the Brewers to three hits while improving to 10-1 over 13 regular-season starts in the majors.

Matz struck out eight and walked none as the Mets won for the second time in eight games.

The only real hiccup for Matz came when Chris Carter connected for his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to center field on a 2-2 pitch in the first inning. After that, Matz retired 15 straight batters before Hernan Perez singled with two outs in the sixth.

Perez was promptly caught stealing by catcher Rene Rivera, a call that was overturned upon replay review.

Milwaukee never managed another baserunner — in fact, the Brewers did not strand anyone all night. Addison Reed tossed a perfect eighth and Jeurys Familia closed flawlessly for his 14th save in as many chances this season.

With the Mets trailing 2-1, Asdrubal Cabrera singled to start the sixth and Conforto went opposite field to left against Wily Peralta (2-5) for his seventh home run. The ball cleared the shortened fence at Citi Field, near the 358-foot sign.

Peralta gave Milwaukee an encouraging outing after struggling early on this year. He yielded six hits in 5 2/3 innings, striking out six and walking two.

Rivera drove in New York's first run with a groundout in the second after Neil Walker drew a leadoff walk and went to third on Lucas Duda's single.

RING DAY

Brewers outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis and reliever Carlos Torres, role players who helped the Mets reach the World Series last season, received their 2015 NL championship rings from New York manager Terry Collins and assistant GM John Ricco outside the Milwaukee clubhouse. Ricco brought over gift bags, and Collins thanked both players for their contributions. "We miss you, and congratulations on your success," he told Nieuwenhuis.

TRAINER'S ROOM

Brewers: LF Ryan Braun missed his third straight game with a stiff back. Braun had back surgery in the offseason and the club has been cautious with his health. He said he was feeling better and thinks he is "trending in the right direction." Milwaukee manager Craig Counsell said the team is going day by day with Braun and wouldn't rule out the slugger returning to the lineup this weekend. But if he doesn't make any progress by Sunday, Counsell said, the Brewers might need to consider putting Braun on the disabled list. ... Milwaukee placed RF Domingo Santana on the 15-day DL with a sore right shoulder and recalled speedy Keon Broxton from Triple-A Colorado Springs. Broxton started in center field and batted seventh. He was hitless in two at-bats, falling to 0 for 20 in his major league career.

Mets: 3B David Wright (spinal stenosis) received a scheduled day off but could play both afternoon games this weekend, Collins said. Eric Campbell started at third and made a diving play in the ninth.

UP NEXT

Weather permitting, Milwaukee RHP Zach Davies (1-3, 5.58 ERA) starts the middle game of the series Saturday afternoon against RHP Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.50).

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