David Peterson K10 Leads Mets To 8-1 Nationals Win, Third Straight

David Peterson delivered a dominant pitching performance, striking out 10 batters over eight innings and allowing just one run, as the New York Mets defeated the Washington Nationals 8-1 for their third consecutive win. Peterson extended his scoreless streak against the Nationals to 25 innings and has been the Mets' most reliable starter, consistently pitching deep into games despite the team's pitching struggles earlier in the season. The Mets' offense erupted in the third inning with five runs, highlighted by Mark Vientos' two-run homer, his second consecutive game with a home run, and contributions from Jeff McNeil, Brett Baty, and Juan Soto, who also homered. This victory marked the Mets' sixth win in eight games against the Nationals this season, helping the team rebound from a recent 2-14 slide. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised Vientos' timely hitting and Peterson's steady, efficient outing, which featured effective use of his sinker and changeup to induce groundballs and strikeouts. The Mets are showing signs of breaking out of a slump, with Peterson anchoring their rotation and the offense producing key hits to support the pitching staff.