All of them have been courtesy of David Peterson. The lone reliable and healthy Mets starter all season has been their All-Star lefty, who again provided desperately needed length and excellence in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Reds at Citi Field.

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It seemed like a quiet day on the mound for New York Mets pitcher David Peterson. His game against the Washington Nationals was dominant, allowing just one hit in 5.1 innings and c

David Peterson reacts during the Mets’ loss to the Dodgers on Oct. 13, 2024. Charles Wenzelberg/New York Post Peterson was happy with the Mets’ game plan, but the Dodgers’ go-the-other-way ...

Sep 3, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher David Peterson (23) pitches in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz ...

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David Peterson, who allowed one run in six innings, celebrates after striking out Jarren Duran to end the fifth inning of the Mets’ win on Sept. 3, 2024. Robert Sabo for New York Post

Mark Vientos laced a two-run double, All-Star lefty David Peterson pitched out of trouble for six effective innings and the New York Mets held off the San Francisco Giants 2-1 for their sixth consecut