Mets’ key player in victory over Nationals, David Peterson, delivers shutout, tops MLB in crucial stat

The New York Mets have solidified their position as serious contenders for the World Series title with a commanding win in Game 2 of their series against the Washington Nationals. The standout performance was delivered by David Peterson, whose stellar outing has propelled him to the top of a key MLB statistic.

Peterson took the mound amid high expectations, thanks to his impressive numbers in previous games. He exceeded all anticipations against the Nationals, delivering his finest performance of the regular season. With his shutout victory, Peterson now leads a pivotal league-wide statistic.

This exceptional game marked Peterson’s first career shutout. After pitching eight dominant innings, he approached head coach Carlos Mendoza with a request to finish the game. “I called him down in the tunnel and said, ‘man, this is a tough one.’ [Peterson] responded, ‘let me finish it.’ I said, ‘alright, it’s yours,'” Mendoza shared with the media following the victory.

Peterson’s 27 recorded outs captivated fans and solidified his status as a key player for the Mets. Commenting on his pitcher’s outstanding performance, Mendoza noted, “Seeing a performance like that nowadays, it’s something we don’t take for granted.”

Peterson leads the league in key metrics

In a standout performance against the Nationals, Peterson pitched a complete shutout, climbing to the top of the league in shutout games this season. Notably, he also became the sole pitcher in the National League to pitch a complete game into the ninth inning, further solidifying his position as a leader in multiple statistical categories. With Peterson’s impressive contributions, the Mets have secured a cornerstone pitcher who is making a significant impact this season.

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Peterson’s performance in the 2025 season

As of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, Peterson is exhibiting strong form as a starting pitcher for the New York Mets. His exceptional skills on the mound are playing a crucial role in elevating the team’s performance this season.

Here are his stats for the 2025 MLB regular season so far:

• Games Pitched (G): 13
• Games Started (GS): 13
• Wins-Losses (W-L): 5-2
• Earned Run Average (ERA): 2.49
• Innings Pitched (IP): 79.2
• Strikeouts (SO): 71
• Walks (BB): 25
• Walks and Hits Per Inning Pitched (WHIP): 1.19
• Shutouts (SHO): 1