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

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.

The lefthander pitched well into the seventh inning and Pete Alonso, Juan Soto and Brandon Nimmo all drove in runs as the Mets beat the Brewers, 3-2, in the rubber game of the series before 42,241 at Citi Field.