David Peterson Roughed Up, Blue Jays Shut Down Mets' Bats In 5-1 Loss

Mets Lose Grip on Wild-Card Standing as Playoff Hopes Dwindle

Peterson's Struggles, Blue Jays' Dominance Hamper Mets' Postseason Chances

The New York Mets' playoff hopes took a significant hit on Friday night as they fell 5-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays at Citi Field. The loss dropped the Mets into a tie with the Milwaukee Brewers for the second National League Wild Card spot, with just 12 games remaining in the regular season.

The Mets' offense was shut down by Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman, who allowed just one run on two hits over seven innings. The Mets' only run came on a solo home run by Pete Alonso in the second inning. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays' offense teed off on Mets starter David Peterson, who allowed five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings.

Peterson has struggled mightily in his last two starts, allowing 11 runs over 8 1/3 innings. The Mets' bullpen has also been shaky of late, allowing 10 runs in the last two games.

The Mets now face an uphill battle to make the playoffs. They are just 1-4 in their last five games and have a tough schedule remaining, with series against the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Milwaukee Brewers still to come.

Peterson's Struggles

Peterson has been one of the Mets' most reliable starters this season, but he has hit a rough patch of late. In his last two starts, he has allowed 11 runs over 8 1/3 innings. His ERA has jumped to 4.14, and his WHIP is now 1.31.

Peterson's struggles are a major concern for the Mets, who are counting on him to be a key part of their rotation down the stretch.

Blue Jays' Dominance

The Blue Jays have been one of the hottest teams in baseball since the All-Star break. They are 34-19 in their last 53 games and have won 10 of their last 12.

The Blue Jays' offense is led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who is hitting .316 with 45 home runs and 110 RBIs. Bo Bichette is also having a breakout season, hitting .300 with 24 home runs and 88 RBIs.

The Blue Jays' pitching staff has also been solid, with Gausman leading the way. Gausman is 12-9 with a 3.35 ERA and 1.15 WHIP.

Mets' Playoff Hopes Dwindle

The Mets' loss to the Blue Jays dropped them into a tie with the Brewers for the second National League Wild Card spot. The Mets are now just 1-4 in their last five games and have a tough schedule remaining.

The Mets' playoff hopes are now dwindling. They need to win the majority of their remaining games and hope that the Brewers and Phillies stumble down the stretch.