In the Mets' 9-2 loss to the Cardinals, manager Carlos Mendoza stated that despite another rough outing, David Peterson will remain in the rotation. Mendoza attributed Peterson's struggles to a pair of walks that preceded two home runs. Designated hitter Francisco Alvarez provided the Mets' only runs with a two-run homer and suggested that Peterson's luck was lacking, even if some pitches were poorly executed. Alvarez expressed relief at being healthy and eagerness to contribute to the team's success.

By the Numbers
  • New York Mets lost 9-2 to the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • David Peterson issued 2 walks, leading to 2 home runs in the game.
State of Play
  • David Peterson continues to feature in the Mets' pitching rotation despite ongoing struggles.
  • Francisco Alvarez is fully recovered from injury and ready to help the team improve.
What's Next

The Mets plan to stick with Peterson for the upcoming games, seeking to see improvement in his performance while rallying around Alvarez's return to health to boost the team's morale and offense.

Bottom Line

Though facing challenges, the Mets remain committed to their struggling pitcher, emphasizing the need for patience and support as they aim to turn around their recent performance.