The concept of David Peterson being called up to face Ghost of Mets Past Julio Teheran’s Brewers is one that probably wouldn’t elicit hope of any kind, nor should it. However, when the concept became reality, Peterson gave up no runs, Teheran gave up seven, and the Mets had themselves a 7-2 win.
The relatively attainable goal for Peterson coming into Tuesday night’s game was to lower his 8.08 ERA for the season, and six scoreless innings later, he took it all the way down to 7.00 on the nose. That’s not to say it was pretty, and all it takes is one look at his first inning of work to tell you it wasn’t easy, but it counts all the same in the end.