David Peterson got only one out and the slumping Mets fell behind early in a loss that completed a three-game sweep by the Cubs on Wednesday night.
Peterson's only out was a strikeout of Patrick Wisdom, and the left-hander allowed two-run doubles to Yan Gomes and P.J. Higgins. Trevor Williams permitted an RBI double to Michael Hermosillo and a run-scoring single to Nelson Velázquez in Chicago's 25-minute opening inning.
Peterson allowed five runs and two hits. In his last three starts against Chicago, Miami and Washington, he has given up 11 runs in 9 1/3 innings.Chicago starter Drew Smyly allowed two runs — one earned — and four hits in five innings. He struck out five and walked one.
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