Peterson Throws Complete Game Shutout for Mets

David Peterson pitched his first career nine-inning complete game shutout, leading the New York Mets to a 5-0 victory over the Washington Nationals at Citi Field. Peterson threw 106 pitches, allowing six hits, walking none, and striking out six, while lowering his ERA to 2.49. Brandon Nimmo supported the offense with two home runs, and Juan Soto homered against his former team for the second straight night. Center fielder Tyrone Taylor preserved the shutout by throwing out Luis García Jr. at the plate in the eighth inning. The Mets improved to 44-24, currently atop the NL East, and have now won 14 of their last 19 games, while the Nationals have dropped four straight and seven of their last nine. This marks the Mets’ first complete game shutout since August 2024 and highlights Peterson’s emergence as a staff ace.