Mets Launch Season with Peralta's Strong Debut

0:00On March 27, the New York Mets launched their season with an 11-7 victory over the pirates on opening day at City Field. Offseason pickup Freddie Peralta took the mound first, aiming to lead the rotation as the top starter. Peralta ran into trouble right away, giving up a lead off-hit and a two run homer that put the Mets in an early hole. But the offense fired back hard in the bottom of the first, scoring five runs against Paul Schienz enforcing him out after less than an inning. The crowd's energy lit up the stadium, helping Peralta settle in for a solid five innings with seven strikeouts, despite four earned runs. Fans turned out rowdy, creating a vibe that kept the momentum going all game. Peralta, a 29-year-old veteran from eight years with the brewers, brought postseason experience including nine appearances and a strong, showing in recent playoffs. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised his ability to battle through mistakes and eat innings. With the bats staying hot in Peralta fitting right in, the Mets look prime for more exciting

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