David Peterson struggles, Mets still triumph over Pirates
by Chris Schommer | Mets Correspondent | Sun, Jul 7th 8:01am EDT
David Peterson had a shaky outing, allowing two earned runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five over 4 1/3 innings in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Pirates.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite not factoring into the decision, Peterson's performance was less than stellar, struggling with control and failing to go deep into the game. His season ERA slightly rose to 3.58, and his WHIP remains high at 1.46, reflecting ongoing issues with allowing baserunners. His strikeout rate continues to be modest at 6.5 K/9, and a FIP of 4.80 suggests he's been somewhat fortunate to maintain his current ERA. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as his underlying metrics indicate potential for regression, and his inability to work deep into games limits his value in formats that reward innings pitched and quality starts.
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