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The New York Mets dropped an 8-3 decision to the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night as starting Freddy Peralta endured another tough outing. Peralta’s return to American Family Field became the central storyline after the veteran right-hander struggled against his former club.
Peralta pitched in Milwaukee for the first time since the trade in January that sent him to the Mets. The two-time MLB All-Star allowed seven earned runs on eight hits across 5.1 innings while striking out six. His record fell to 5-9, and his ERA rose to 5.01.
The loss dropped the Mets to 42-59 and extended a disappointing season for a club that expected Peralta to stabilize its rotation. Instead, mechanical issues and inconsistent results have defined much of his first year in New York.
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SNY Mets shared a postgame interview Monday on X, formerly Twitter, featuring Peralta’s candid reaction after another frustrating performance, this one vs. his former organization.
“I don’t understand sometimes, but I got to keep fighting, I got to get through this”
The right-hander’s response reflected the emotional toll of his difficult season. Rather than offer excuses, he acknowledged the struggle and emphasized his determination to continue working through it.
Monday’s start carried added significance because it marked his first appearance in Milwaukee since the offseason blockbuster. The Mets acquired Peralta to lead the rotation after sending top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams to the Brewers, while Tobias Myers also joined New York.
With the August 3 MLB trade deadline approaching, Peralta’s performance has taken on greater importance. He entered the season as a potential frontline starter but now faces questions after another disastrous outing.
Despite the result, the 30-year-old pitcher’s comments conveyed accountability and persistence. The Mets will hope those qualities translate into improved performance as both the pitcher and organization try to finish a brutal season on stronger terms over the final months.
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