The New York Mets are facing elimination in the NLCS, and left-handed pitcher David Peterson will be taking the mound for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This will be Peterson’s first career postseason start after having a successful regular season as a starter.
Manager Carlos Mendoza expressed confidence in Peterson, noting that he has been one of the team’s best starters and is fully rested for the crucial game. Peterson had an impressive breakout campaign during the regular season, going 10-3 with a 2.90 ERA and showing that he can be a reliable contributor to the rotation.
Despite being moved to the bullpen for the playoffs, Peterson has continued to perform well, with a 2.08 ERA across 8.2 postseason innings. He played a key role in securing wins for the Mets in previous playoff games, including picking up his first career save in the Wild Card Series.
In contrast, ace pitcher Kodai Senga, who was expected to start, will be available out of the bullpen due to injury concerns. Senga had a limited outing in Game 1 of the NLCS, and the Mets will be relying on him to provide support as they face a formidable Dodgers lineup.
The Dodgers have been strong at the plate, scoring 30 runs in the first four games of the NLCS. Peterson acknowledges the challenge but remains focused on preparing for the game and executing his game plan against the talented Dodgers hitters.
As the Mets look to stay alive in the NLCS, all eyes will be on David Peterson as he takes the mound in Game 5. Stay tuned for updates and more on the Mets at AMNY.com.
