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David Peterson Dominates as Mets Level Series Against Dodgers

The Mets' left-hander struck out Shohei Ohtani three times and Juan Soto delivered a crucial hit to secure a 5-2 victory in a rematch of last year’s NLCS.

New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, May 25, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 24: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the first inning as Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets defends at Citi Field on May 24, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • David Peterson pitched 7.2 innings, allowing only two runs and striking out seven batters, including Shohei Ohtani three times.
  • Peterson used a strategic mix of sinkers and off-speed pitches, avoiding four-seam fastballs to keep Ohtani off-balance.
  • Shohei Ohtani, along with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, struggled against Mets pitching, combining for just two hits in 25 at-bats over the first two games of the series.
  • Juan Soto broke out of a slump with a key two-run double in the fourth inning, helping the Mets secure a 5-2 win and end the Dodgers’ three-game winning streak.
  • Mets manager Carlos Mendoza praised Peterson’s performance, highlighting his ability to neutralize the Dodgers’ star-studded lineup.