Mets David Peterson gives his assessment on the losing streak

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The New York Mets continue to struggle, losing six straight games. Monday’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers was their second shutout in four days, and the second in a row, with a 1-0 loss on Sunday against the Athletics.

The losses for the Mets aren't for a lack of effort, as left-hander David Peterson described after allowing four earned runs to the Dodgers.

David Peterson says the New York Mets are “working their butts off” to compete every night

"It obviously sucks losing games," Peterson said to SNY. "The guys are working their butts off and I know they'll continue to come to the yard and everyone will work their butts off and compete every night"

Not only did Peterson struggle — walking four batters — the offense was once again quiet, having three hits in 28 at-bats. In four starts this season, Peterson is 0-3 with a 6.41 ERA. Luckily, the offense only struck out two times, but had zero walks and left one man on base.

Entering Tuesday, the Mets' offense is 19th in baseball in team batting average (.230) and is 25th in runs scored (62).

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Facing the Dodgers again on Tuesday night, the Mets will send rookie right-hander Nolan McLean to be their stopper. McLean had a great last outing against the Arizona Diamondbacks, until right-hander Luke Weaverallowed two of McLean’s inherited runners to score. The 24-year-old went 6.1, giving up three hits, two walks, and striking out eight.

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