According to Britton, Peterson has gone six innings or more in 16 of his 24 starts, while the rest of the Mets staff has done so 18 times in 101 tries. Plus, Peterson has six of the Mets' eight starts of seven or more innings.

David Peterson pitched eight strong innings, and the New York Mets hit four home runs to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-1 on August 19, 2025, at Nationals Park. The victory improved the Mets to 67-58,

It’s not just that David Peterson is pitching deep into games for the Mets. It’s that he’s the only one doing it. Peterson completed eight innings Tuesday in an 8-1 win over the Nationals, proving once again that when the Mets need length,

It’s no secret that Peterson, of all the Mets’ starters, has been the guy relied upon to pitch deep. This was the 16th time in 24 starts that Peterson has finished at least six innings; the rest of the rotation has done it 18 times in 101 tries. It’s the eighth time a Mets starter has finished seven or more innings; Peterson owns six of those.

There are few surer things in baseball right now than David Peterson mowing down the Washingto.Stick the Mets left-hander on the mound against this particular lineup, and you probably know the results before he ever throws a pitch.

Preview the Aug. 19 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

As the final stretch of the MLB regular season heats up, the New York Mets need to start winning games at a higher rate. New York has just a one-game lead on th