Peterson's Struggles Continue in Mets Loss

0:00It's April 30th, from game day to every day. This is New York Metz news today, powered by AI. David Peterson hit a rough patch in his return to the Metz rotation against the Nationals on Wednesday. The lefty got tagged for seven runs in just 3.2 innings, putting his team in a deep hole right away. He surrendered two runs in the first on three hits and a wild pitch. Then things fell apart in the fourth after a walk opened the door. Here this season, Peterson showed some promise with back-to-back solid outings behind an opener, but old habits crept back in. He retired nine batters in a row at one point, only to issue walks and hits that loaded the bases, forcing in a run before Sean Menea came in and gave up a grand slam. Manager Carlos Mendoza pointed to Peterson's command problems, saying he fell behind hitters early and lost feel for his pitches with the bases. Loaded. He's been battling this all year, especially in the first inning where his ERA sits at 10.80 through five starts.

1:00It echoes his second half struggles last season too. The Metz still see him as a key piece and believe he can bounce back. Peterson himself stays confident, noting he's done it before, and trusts his stuff to turn it around. That faith might just be what gets him back on track as the Metz push forward.