Heading into Saturday’s evening soirée versus the Miami Marlins, New York Mets left-hander David Peterson had been holding his own, pitching to a 3.86 earned run average (3.00 FIP) with 8.49 strikeouts and 2.3 walks per nine innings over his first two major league starts. That will play. In his first start at Citi Field in Flushing on Saturday, the 6’6″ southpaw continued on...
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Let’s face it, 2020 has been a rough year. While baseball’s significance pales in comparison to everything going on in real life, the truncated 2020 season has not begun well for the Mets. Maybe it’s a good time to reflect on a great Mets memory. Let’s wind the clock back one year to August 9, 2019. The Mets had begun their phoenix-like rise from the ashes. They had won...
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Good Morning, Mets fans! On Saturday, the Mets defeated the Marlins by a score of 8-4. Michael Conforto, Pete Alonso, and J.D. Davis all hit home runs, demonstrating that New York has no shortage of power in their lineup. Today, the Mets host the rubber match of their three-game series against the Marlins. Jacob deGrom will take the mound against Pablo Lopez. The game is at 1:10 pm EST and can...
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After losing the series opener to Marlins on Friday, the Mets looked to get back on track on Saturday. David Peterson got the ball for his third career start, this time against Miami’s against Daniel Castano. The Mets were looking to get their offense back on the right foot after scoring three runs in each of their previous three games. They did just that, showcasing the power they have...
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Saturday, August 8, 2020 • 7:10 p.m. Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Daniel Castano (MLB Debut) vs. LHP David Peterson (1-1, 3.86) SNY • WCBS 880 AM • WQBU 92.7 FM The cynics won out last night! The Marlins, fresh off a four game sweep of the Orioles came into town using a starting pitcher who hasn’t pitched above Single-A. He was able to hold the Mets to one run and got six strikeouts, including...
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When Michael Wacha came to the New York Mets this offseason, no one envisioned him occupying the team’s fourth-starter spot. Alas, here we are. In Friday night’s disappointing 4-3 loss to the Marlins, the 29-year-old right-hander looked terrific at times, but a few tough breaks and one bad pitch essentially sealed the deal on a night the Mets’ offense couldn’t get themselves going. Wacha began...
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