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Peralta Shines, Mets Lose Fifth Straight
13 Apr
Summary
- Freddy Peralta delivered his longest outing, allowing only one run.
- Sean Manaea threw three perfect relief innings with four strikeouts.
- The Mets' offense failed to support strong pitching, extending the losing streak.
Freddy Peralta delivered his most encouraging performance of the season on Sunday, pitching six innings and allowing only one run. Despite facing challenges with his pitch count, Peralta managed to hold the Athletics to a single run via a home run. He concluded his outing by retiring six of the final seven batters he faced.
Following Peralta, Sean Manaea continued the strong pitching display. The left-handed reliever threw three perfect innings, striking out four batters and keeping the Mets in contention. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised both pitchers, highlighting their effectiveness in keeping the team competitive.
Despite the standout pitching performances from Peralta and Manaea, the Mets' offense failed to provide adequate support. This offensive struggle resulted in the team's losing streak reaching five consecutive games, underscoring a critical need for the offense to rebound.