Multiple reports say New York Mets starter David Peterson has a poor outing in a Sunday night series loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The coverage describes Peterson as struggling early and failing to give the Mets a realistic chance to compete. Both sources characterize the game as an “ugly” loss, with Peterson’s performance cited as a key factor in the Mets falling behind early and eventually losing the matchup. The articles do not present differing accounts of the central event: Peterson’s pitching is portrayed as ineffective and the Mets suffer another setback in the series against Philadelphia. The references also frame Peterson as part of a broader pattern of Mets starting pitching issues during this run of games, suggesting other starters have also struggled in recent contests. While specific inning-by-inning details, final scores, and statistical breakdowns are not included in the provided excerpts, the common takeaway across sources is that Peterson’s outing is a decisive element in New York’s defeat to the Phillies.