On Thursday, Stratton became the latest celebrity to uncork a wild first pitch while participating in the ceremonial event. Stratton took to the mound prior to the game between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals on June 12.

Preview the June 12 matchup between the New York Mets and Washington Nationals with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more.

Peterson needed just nine pitches in the ninth inning to finish a shutout in the Mets’ 5-0 win over the Nationals on Wednesday night at Citi Field. In total, he threw 106 pitches. He allowed just six hits, no walks. He struck out six batters. “This is what we strive for,” Peterson said.

The Mets’ third MVP just might be a more anonymous fellow, who’s the leader of baseball’s best and most surprising pitching staff.

The Washington Nationals continue their recent struggles and are now 2-7 in their last nine games. If they lose today, that will be a clean sweep by the New York Mets, which is the Nationals second sweep of the season.

After David Peterson’s pitched his complete game shutout against the Nationals Wednesday night and Juan Soto — look out for him the rest of the way — had hit another home run, the Mets had the