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Mets Freddy Peralta offers words of encouragement amid slump
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The New York Mets suffered their fifth consecutive loss, being shut out 1-0 by the Athletics. Despite the slump, pitcher Freddy Peralta expressed confidence in the team's potential and unity moving forward.
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The New York Mets' downslide continues, as they were shut out 1-0 on Sunday, as the Athletics complete their sweep of them. The Mets scored a total of six runs, all of which came in Game 2's 11-6 loss, and it is their fifth straight loss.
The Mets' inability to score cost them an otherwise solid pitching performance from right-hander Freddy Peralta, but he offered some words of encouragement to the team moving forward.
New York Mets ace Freddy Peralta offers words of encouragement amid downturn
"We are way better than this. We have a great team, and we believe in each other,” Peralta said to SNY Mets after Sunday’s loss. “I know that we're going to do better. We love each other - we're going to keep pushing hard to be better and win some games."
Peralta threw six innings, allowed four hits, three walks, and struck out six. The lone run scored was a solo home run hit by the Athletics' first baseman Nick Kurtz.
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In four starts this season, Peralta has done well but hasn't pitched like an ace, going 1-1 with a 3.86 ERA and striking out 25 in 21.0 innings. Sunday afternoon's outing against the Athletics was the first time in his four starts that Peralta went six innings.
The Mets begin a six-game road trip starting Monday, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers (April 13-15) and the Chicago Cubs (April 17-19). Going on the road and getting away from Citi Field could do the Mets some good to get back on track.
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What did Freddy Peralta say about the Mets' recent performance?
Freddy Peralta stated that the team is better than their current performance and expressed confidence in their ability to improve and win games.
How many games have the Mets lost in a row?
The New York Mets have lost five consecutive games.
What was the score of the Mets' latest game against the Athletics?
The Mets were shut out 1-0 in their latest game against the Athletics.
