The New York Mets' hand will soon be forced. In the coming weeks, they may have seven quality pitchers, for just five available rotation spots, and could be left to make a tough decision. It's a good problem to have,

Peterson’s only prior professional complete game was a four-hitter in a rain-shortened, five-inning loss to Atlanta on April 28, 2023. His previous nine-inning complete game came in college, a four-hit shutout for Oregon against Arizona State on April 28,

New York Mets' David Peterson, right, smiles as Washington Nationals' Andrés Chaparro, left, grounds out during the ninth inning to end the baseball game Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) AP NEW YORK — Mets starter David Peterson gave manager Carlos Mendoza the silent treatment.

Its Thursday, June 12 and the Nationals (30-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (44-24). Michael Soroka is slated to take the mound for Washington against Kodai Senga for New York.

For the fifth time this season, the Nationals enter the final game of a series needing a win to avoid a sweep. They’ve been swept twice: by the Blue Jays in the second series of the regular season and by the Cardinals last month.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets MLB game to be played on June 12, 2025 on ESPN.