The New York Mets have announced that David Peterson will be their starting pitcher for Game 5 as they face a 3-1 deficit in their best-of-seven series against the Dodgers. The decision was made by manager Carlos Mendoza after the team’s 10-2 loss on Thursday. Despite having worked from the bullpen recently, Peterson has been chosen for the crucial game due to his previous success as a starter and the team’s need for a victory. Kodai Senga, who had a rocky start in Game 1, will be available out of the bullpen if needed.
Peterson last started on September 29, recording seven shutout innings against the Brewers. With a 2.90 ERA during the regular season, he is confident in his ability to contribute to the team’s success in Game 5. Mendoza reflected on a past dinner with Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers’ starting pitcher in Game 4 who ultimately signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the team.
Harrison Bader will start in center field for the Mets, with Tyrone Taylor on the bench, based on Bader’s previous success against Yamamoto. The Mets are hoping that Peterson’s starting role, along with strategic lineup decisions, will turn the tide in Game 5 and keep their postseason hopes alive.
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