David Peterson to pitch following an opener this afternoon against Rockies
Peterson has fared better lately when appearing after an opener.
David Peterson will be pitching following an opener this afternoon against the Colorado Rockies in Denver. The Rockies recently swept the Mets at home in late April, and Peterson’s return to pitching after an opener comes after his difficulties in his last appearance, a start against the Nationals. Peterson has floundered in all five of his starts this year and was sent to the bullpen for two games until the Mets’ need for healthy starting pitchers was too great.
He returned to a traditional starting role for an April 29 start at home against the Nationals, But he allowed five hits and walked three as he gave up seven runs in three-and-two-thirds innings. His ERA now sits at 6. 53.
Nevertheless, Peterson has done well against the Rockies historically, with a 3-1 record and a 1. 99 ERA. In his one start at Coors Field in 2024, he only gave up one run and five hits in five innings.