But finishing this marathon has proven challenging: Holmes is averaging less than five innings in his last nine starts, the Mets losing five of them, as he’s posted a 5.02 ERA and his strikeout-walk ratio has shriveled to 1.66.

Jeff McNeil’s bat has hit lefties and righties; hit in the clutch and in the ordinary; hit against starters and relievers; hit at home and on the road.

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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,

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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.

It's no secret: the Mets don't like the Braves. The Braves don't like the Mets. Another chapter in a fierce rivalry will be written this Sunday as the two face off on Bases Covered Live. Here are five things to know before you tune in.

Canadian Little Leaguer Misha Lee dissed the Mets star when asked which Major League player he wanted to meet - or get an autograph from - at the Little League Classic. After another player said he wanted to meet Soto, Lee didn’t hold back. “Eh, he’s kinda overrated,” Lee said. “He’s alright....Cal Raleigh”

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Peterson (8-5),