David Peterson gets shellacked bats no-show as Mets take ugly loss to Pirate

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Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. PITTSBURGH The Mets have four starting pitchers on the injured list and another key rotation member in a slump. Its hardly an ideal formula for succe s. David Peterson, who had a sumed the role of rotation ace with Kodai Senga sidelined, turned in a second straight clunker Friday night, burying the Mets early in a 9-1 lo s to the Pirates at PNC Park. New York Mets pitcher David Peterson (23) waits for a visit from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner during the second inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh on Friday, June 27, 2025. AP The Mets, who seemed back on track after winning two straight against the Braves to earn a series split (they had previously lost 10 of 11 games), didnt offer much resistance at the plate. They finished 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position on a night when Matt Martin Jersey Mark Vientos returned from an IL stint. Vientos went hitle s in four at-bats with two strikeouts. Earlier in the day, for a ruptured left Achilles that will cost him the remainder of the season. The right-hander joined Senga, Tylor Megill and Sean Manaea among Mets starting pitchers on the IL. Explore More New York Mets Jeff McNeil reacts after striking out against Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Genesis Cabrera to end the top of the eighth inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh on Friday, June 27, 2025. AP Peterson lasted 4 / innings and allowed five earned runs on seven hits with three walks. It was a second straight start in which Peterson failed to complete five innings. The left-hander surrendered four runs over four innings against the Phillies in his previous start. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! It didnt feel like I had my best command and wasnt able to execute some pitches, Peterson said. And they took advantage. Peterson and manager Carlos Mendoza were asked if the pitcher is dealing with a physical i sue. Each indicated Peterson is healthy. David Peterson of the New York Mets reacts after a single by Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the second inning at PNC Park on June 27, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Getty Images New York Mets relief pitcher Blade Tidwell (40) pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at PNC Park. Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Its just more mechanics, Mendoza said, noting that pitching coach Jeremy Hefner felt Peterson progre sed on that front since his previous outing. But he wasnt able to translate it to the game today, so they will continue to work on it. But as far as health goes, hes fine. Peterson walked Joey Bart with one out in the third to start a rally in which the Pirates sent nine batters to the plate and scored four runs. KeBryan Hayes and Jared Triolo delivered consecutive singles to give the Pirates a 1-0 lead before Alexander Canario hit a shot to right field on which Juan Soto started inward. Soto was forced to retreat, with the ball sailing over his head for an RBI double. CHECK OUT THE AND Isiah Kiner-Falefa followed with an RBI single that gave the Pirates a 3-0 lead. Tommy Phams RBI fielders choice delivered the innings fourth run before Peterson allowed his fifth hit of the inning, a single to Andrew McCutchen. Peterson finally recorded the third out without another run scoring. Its one of those stretches, back-to-back outings, and we have got to go back and watch films and make some adjustments, Mendoza said. Soto homered leading off the fourth against Mitch Keller to slice the Mets deficit to 4-1. The blast was Sotos 20th of the season and gave him 11 this month. Soto began the night with a 1.223 OPS in June. Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Bryan Reynolds (right) circles the base on a three run home run against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at PNC Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Hayes smashed an RBI double in the fifth that sank the Mets into a 5-1 hole. The trouble started with Bryan Reynolds leadoff double. After Peterson was removed, Blade Tidwell who is scheduled to join the rotation next week against the Brewers entered to get the final out in the inning. Tidwell pitched 3 / innings and surrendered four runs. Reynolds blasted a three-run homer against Tidwell in the sixth that turned the game into an 8-1 runaway. Pham delivered an RBI single in the seventh that added to the Mets misery. Keller frustrated the Mets by allowing one earned run on five hits with four strikeouts and one walk over 5 / innings. With the score lopsided in the seventh inning, Mendoza removed Soto, Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil to give them a rest. Brandon Nimmo remained in the game and was drilled in the wrist by a pitch in the eighth, but Mendoza indicated he isnt injured. Juan Soto (22) circles the bases on a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at PNC Park. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Vientos, in his first game since June 2, said his timing is still off but he wouldnt anticipate a lingering effect. Im in a good spot right now, he said. I could start tomorrow going back to normal. Bryan Trottier Jersey