Mets' David Peterson rides hot stretch into start vs. Braves

David Peterson filled some big shoes when New York ace Max Scherzer was on the injured list. Now the big left-hander will try to continue his hot streak as the visiting Mets take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series on Tuesday.

The Mets won 4-1 in the series opener on Monday, snapping Atlanta's three-game winning streak. New York won for the sixth time in nine games.

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