David Peterson Shines in Shutout Against Nationals
by Chase Davis | Mets Correspondent | Fri, Jul 12th 8:50am EDT
David Peterson delivered a stellar performance in Thursday's 7-0 victory over the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact:
He tossed six scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and three walks while striking out five. This outing was a breath of fresh air for fantasy managers, especially considering Peterson's somewhat rocky 3.09 ERA and 1.42 WHIP this season. His ability to keep runs off the board without succumbing to the pressures of a high BABIP (.298) or a less-than-ideal strikeout-to-walk ratio (1.68) in this game could signal a turning point. However, his low strikeout rate (6.6 K/9) and high FIP (4.54) suggest that caution should still be exercised when slotting him into fantasy lineups. Peterson's performance today is encouraging, but consistency will be key for his fantasy value moving forward.
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