Mets Suffer Another Loss Despite Peterson’s Solid Performance

In a disappointing game against the Cleveland Guardians, David Peterson extended his impressive streak by completing six innings for the sixth consecutive time. Unfortunately for the New York Mets, the effort wasn’t enough, and they faced a 4-1 defeat.

Peterson’s Performance and Struggles

Peterson, who previously held a remarkable 1.42 ERA over his last five starts, struggled against Cleveland’s ace Gavin Williams. Williams showcased dominance, not allowing a hit until the ninth inning. Peterson acknowledged the team’s struggles, saying, “You don’t come to the ballpark expecting the offense to struggle. I see the work they put in and know how talented they are.”

Despite his overall performance, Peterson allowed four runs, including two home runs. This marked the first time since June 27 that he conceded that many runs in a start. Reflecting on his outing, Peterson said, “There were things I’m happy about and a couple of pitches I didn’t execute. That put us in a hole early.”

Key Mistakes

• In the second inning, Peterson left a 1-2 four-seamer in the zone, which was promptly hit out by David Fry.
• Just an inning later, a hanging slider allowed Angel Martínez to contribute to Cleveland’s tally.

These pitching errors overshadowed the otherwise strong performance Peterson has maintained throughout the season, where he had allowed only one home run in his prior six outings.

Offensive Struggles

The Mets’ lineup mirrored Peterson’s struggles, failing to support him offensively. Notably, Pete Alonso, who had homered three times in his previous five games, finished the game hitless. Alonso remains just one home run shy of tying Darryl Strawberry’s franchise record of 252 home runs.

Upcoming Opportunities

• Alonso’s next chance to tie the record will be during the series against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he famously hit a go-ahead homer in the postseason last year.

Upcoming Series and Roster Moves

Following Thursday’s off-day, the Mets are slated to face the Atlanta Braves, with Kodai Senga set to pitch on Friday, followed by Frankie Montas. The team is working to get Montas back on track after a rough stretch, in which he allowed 12 runs in 8 ⅓ innings across his last two starts.

Prior to Wednesday’s game, right-hander Justin Hagenman was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, making a notable impact by tossing two scoreless innings, while righty Dom Hamel was sent back to Syracuse in a bid to strengthen the bullpen.

Conclusion

As the Mets prepare for their upcoming series against Atlanta, they hope to regain momentum. Peterson’s ability to deliver solid innings is crucial, but the team must seek improvement offensively to complement their starting pitching.

Stay tuned for more updates on the Mets as they navigate their season challenges and seek to make a playoff push.