PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola have been no sweat for the Mets this season, but when it’s somebody named Bailey Falter, look out.
In the nightcap, David Peterson lasted 4 ²/₃ innings for the Mets and allowed three earned runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts. Stephen Nogosek contributed to keeping those numbers respectable by entering with the bases loaded and two outs in the fifth and striking out Matt Vierling.
Falter’s wild pitch in the first inning allowed Francisco Lindor to race home from third with the game’s first run. Starling Marte was thrown out attempting to steal second base after he was hit by a pitch, costing the Mets a scoring opportunity. The Mets spread around the load offensively, but Marte’s walk in the sixth and RBI single in the ninth contributed to two scoring rallies. The veteran outfielder has been an understated force in a lineup that remains among the game’s steadiest.
Tomas Nido is on the COVID list and still not expected to return to the team for a few days, so Michael Perez has received chances as James McCann’s backup at catcher. Perez contributed with both his bat and his glove in the first game.USA TODAY Sports
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