David Peterson’s latest ugly clunker sinks Mets in loss to Diamondbacks
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“David Peterson pretended he was the weather and remained cold on Wednesday.”
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“The first pitch was moved up three hours for the second straight day because of the numbing forecast.”
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“The Mets lost to the Diamondbacks 7-2, ending their four-game winning streak.”
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“Peterson allowed five earned runs on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks.”
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“Sean Manaea was utilized for an extended relief appearance in a second straight Peterson start.”
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“Manaea threw 70 pitches over four innings.”
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“The Mets went 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position, marking their first loss since Juan Soto departed last Friday’s game.”
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“Juan Soto has been placed on the injured list with a right calf strain.”
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“Corbin Carroll’s double in the first inning led to the D’backs’ initial run.”
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“Geraldo Perdomo singled, and Gabriel Moreno’s sacrifice fly brought in Carroll.”
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“Ketel Marte stroked a bases-loaded RBI single in the second inning.”
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“Carroll’s two-run double further extended the Mets’ deficit to 2-0.”
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“Perdomo’s sacrifice fly gave the D’backs a 5-0 lead.”
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“Peterson’s trouble in the inning started with the successive singles he allowed to Ildemaro Vargas and Jose Fernandez.”
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“Brett Baty’s RBI single in the sixth pulled the Mets to within 5-1.”
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“Baty tied for the team lead in RBIs with six on the season.”
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“Jorge Barrosa’s two-run double (a ball that should have been caught) off Robert’s glove in the eighth inning widened the Mets’ deficit to 7-1.”
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“Manaea loaded the bases in the inning by allowing two singles and a walk.”
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“Vientos’ sacrifice fly in the eighth recovered a run after Robert and Baty reached on a single and double, respectively.”
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