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Giants' dominance halted by David Peterson's pivotal pitching in Mets' sixth consecutive victory

In San Francisco, during a busy night, left-hand pitcher David Peterson skillfully navigated through high-pressure situations for the Mets, recording crucial outs when they mattered most. Despite the constant demands, he consistently delivered either a double play or strikeout when necessary....

Giants' defeat in six consecutive games, now dominated by David Peterson's daring escape trick,...
Giants' defeat in six consecutive games, now dominated by David Peterson's daring escape trick, benefits Mets.

Giants' dominance halted by David Peterson's pivotal pitching in Mets' sixth consecutive victory

In a nail-biting contest, the New York Mets managed to secure their sixth consecutive victory, edging past the San Francisco Giants. The game was a testament to the team's resilience and the stellar performance of starting pitcher, David Peterson.

Peterson, who started for the Mets in the 2023 season, demonstrated his consistency yet again. He lasted six innings, allowing only one run and 11 base runners, all of which were singles. The Giants' hitters struggled to break through Peterson's defence, with the pitcher recording crucial outs when needed.

The game began with Peterson receiving an inning-ending double play in the first inning. He continued to dominate, striking out three batters in the fifth, including Matt Chapman to end the inning. However, Peterson allowed consecutive singles to Willy Adames and Matt Chapman to begin the bottom of the frame.

The Mets took an early lead in the top of the first, thanks to Jung Hoo Lee's RBI fielder's choice. The Giants responded in the bottom of the frame, with Edwin Diáz's RBI fielder's choice tying the game at 1-1.

The seesaw battle continued until the fifth inning when Mark Vientos stroked a two-run double, erasing the team's 1-0 deficit.

Peterson's ERA lowered to 2.83 with this performance, marking the fourth straight start in which he lasted at least six innings and allowed one or no earned runs.

In relief, Reed Garrett, Ryne Stanek, and Edwin Diáz each pitched a scoreless inning, ensuring the Mets' victory. Diáz recorded his 22nd save in 24 chances, securing the win for the Mets.

Notable moments included Starling Marte's double, which moved Alonso to third base, and Pete Alonso's lunging grab on Patrick Bailey's line drive to end the game.

The Mets remain half a game ahead of the Phillies for first place in the NL East, maintaining their strong position in the league. Juan Soto walked leading off the sixth inning and stole second base, making it the Mets' 26th consecutive successful steal attempt this season.

This win marks another impressive performance by the Mets, showcasing their determination and teamwork on the field. As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling games from this resilient team.

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