Every pitching staff needs a workhorse, and that's what David Peterson has become for the New York Mets. Coming off his first good season as a starter last year, it was hard to know what to expect from Peterson in this volatile Mets rotation.

David Peterson dominated the Nationals again, Mark Vientos homered for the second consecutive game and the New York Mets pounded Washington.

David Peterson pitched eight strong innings, and the New York Mets hit four home runs to defeat the Washington Nationals 8-1 on August 19, 2025, at Nationals Park. The victory improved the Mets to 67-58,

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But finishing this marathon has proven challenging: Holmes is averaging less than five innings in his last nine starts, the Mets losing five of them, as he’s posted a 5.02 ERA and his strikeout-walk ratio has shriveled to 1.66.

The 2025 season seemed to promise great things for the New York Mets, as they started with one of the best records in the league and looked like serious contenders in the National

David Peterson struck out a season-high 10 batters over eight innings and Mark Vientos belted a two-run homer to highlight a five-run third, fueling the New York Mets to an 8-1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday.

The New York Mets look to continue their modest upswing on Tuesday when they open a three-game series against the host Washington Nationals.