The Mets owe David Peterson a debt. With the rotation teetering (to put things gently), Peterson provided a steadying force Thursday at Citi Field, pitching into the seventh inning of a 3-2 win over t

Juan Soto ripped a go-ahead RBI single in the sixth and David Peterson tossed 6 2/3 strong innings, fueling the host New York Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.

After two consecutive duds, Peterson was once again excellent and lengthy in guiding the Mets to a series-clinching and well-played 3-2 victory over the Brewers in front of a loud, sellout crowd of 42,241 at Citi Field.