Saturday night brought more of what it becomes commonplace for the beginning pitcher of the Mets’ rookie. Norm, Peterson. Cheers – the wrong kind – filled Citi Field for David Peterson’s home debut, and the left hinger was well worth it. Fifteen outs came quickly, allowing the bullpen to complete …
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Dominic Smith had done as much as opportunity allowed. Then there was no better chance. Continuing to take advantage of increased playing time since the departure of Yoenis Cespedes, Smith came through by smashing a solo homer in the top deck of Citi Field in right field in the second …
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JD Davis and Robinson Cano don’t have the whole game to be productive. The Mets have been aggressive in replacing both players defensively at the end of games and did so again in Tuesday’s 8-3 win over the Red Sox at Fenway Park. But each one made its presence felt …
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BOSTON – David Peterson earned his big boy pants on Tuesday night, leaving the mound in the sixth inning all grown so fast. A major league debut can be scary enough, but for a left-handed pitcher acting in the legendary shadow of the Green Monster, the pressure can be strangled. …
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