DENVER David Peterson had attended many games at Coors Field growing up but had Junior Caminero Jersey never received the opportunity to pitch here. The Aurora, Colo., native finally got his chance Thursday and gave the Mets five solid innings in their . It was fun to finally do it, Peterson said. Always good to have family and friends in the stands. David Peterson pitches during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8, 2024. Getty Images Explore More Peterson didnt receive much resistance until the fifth, when the Rockies loaded the bases against him. But a potentially me sy inning was kept in check as Peterson limited the Rockies to only Brenton Doyles sacrifice fly. It certainly didnt hurt that Peterson had a four-run lead before he even threw a pitch. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Francisco Lindor, Jose Iglesias and J.D. Martinez doubled in succe sion to begin the game before Pete Alonso blasted a two-run homer. I was just sitting there in the dugout and watching those guys do their thing and its always fun, Peterson said. Pitching with a lead like that makes my job easier. I just go out there and throw strikes. Reed Garrett is scheduled to join the Mets in Seattle on Friday, but manager Carlos Mendoza said he wasnt sure if the right-hander will be immediately activated. Garrett, who is returning from elbow swelling, appeared in two minor league rehab games this week. Luis Torrens started behind the plate for the second time in three games. A night earlier, Francisco Alvarez appeared to pull up as he approached third base on his leadoff triple in the ninth inning. Mendoza checked with Alvarez after the game and again Thursday morning and was satisfied there wasnt a physical i sue but decided to give him the day off. Luis Torrens (R.) during the Mets win over the Rockies on Aug. 8, 2024. USA TODAY Sports Starling Marte was scheduled to play the outfield for Low-A St. Lucie, a day after starting as the DH in his first minor league rehab game since he was placed on the injured list in June with a bone bruise in his right knee. Kameron Misner Jersey