Peterson’s only prior professional complete game was a four-hitter in a rain-shortened, five-inning loss to Atlanta on April 28, 2023. His previous nine-inning complete game came in college, a four-hit shutout for Oregon against Arizona State on April 28,

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' hand will soon be forced. In the coming weeks, they may have seven quality pitchers, for just five available rotation spots, and could be left to make a tough decision. It's a good problem to have,