Freddy Peralta Earns Win in Mets Debut Amid Extension Talks

Freddy Peralta earned a victory in his New York Mets debut as the Opening Day starter against the Pittsburgh Pirates, though he allowed four earned runs on six hits with seven strikeouts over five innings. Peralta noted the unique energy at Citi Field during his first outing. The organization is reportedly discussing potential mid-season contract extensions. Additionally, Peralta benefited from a successful ABS challenge by catcher Francisco Alvarez.