
David Peterson’s escape act edges Mets over Giants in sixth straight win
NY Post
SAN FRANCISCO — David Peterson encountered more traffic than the Bay Bridge at rush hour, but was resourceful enough Saturday night to record outs when the Mets needed them.
There was continual pressure on the left-hander. And whether he needed a double play or strikeout, the result followed.
Peterson’s escape act lasted for six innings, long enough for the Mets to rally and win their sixth straight, 2-1 over the Giants at Oracle Park.
The Mets, who remained a half-game ahead of the Phillies for first place in the NL East, will shoot Sunday for a second straight series sweep. With a victory the Mets would match their longest winning streak of the season.
Peterson allowed 11 base runners over his six innings, but surrendered only one run. It was the 13th time this season Peterson lasted at least six innings. Mets starters overall have pitched at least six innings only 31 times in 105 games.
Peterson, who threw 91 pitches, lowered his ERA to 2.83 with a fourth straight start in which he lasted at least six innings and allowed one or no earned runs. All eight of the hits he allowed on this night were singles.

Suddenly, someone had hit a rewind button and everyone had been transported back seven months. It was early spring instead of late fall, it was broiling hot outside the arena walls and not freezing cold. Everyone was back at TD Garden. There were 19,156 frenzied fans on their feet begging for blood, poised for the kill.












