David Peterson's six-hitter gave him the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career as the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

David Peterson accomplished a personal milestone for the New York Mets on Wednesday. In his 12th start of the season for the Mets and the 98th of his career, Peterson tossed his first career complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals.

The New York Mets could do more damage to the Atlanta Braves' fleeting playoff hopes when the National League East rivals meet on Tuesday for the first time this season to start a three-game set in Atlanta.

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.

After his first career complete game shutout on Wednesday, New York Mets starter David Peterson was the talk of the town. On Thursday, one SNY analyst had high

David Peterson pitched a six-hitter for the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career, and the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

David Peterson provided a complete-game, while the offense continued to hum in the Mets' win over the Nationals.

David Peterson's success on the mound an example of how the Mets are wise enough – in the analytics age – to be humble about the stories that the numbers can’t tell.

It seemed like a quiet day on the mound for New York Mets pitcher David Peterson. His game against the Washington Nationals was dominant, allowing just one hit in 5.1 innings and c