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.

David Peterson pitched into the seventh and the Mets bullpen did the rest as New York defeated the Brewers, 3-2, on Thursday night at Citi Field.