Thornton's Dominance: First MLB Win and 18 Innings Scoreless

WHO:

MLB.com - David Peterson, Cubs pitcher, received applause from Wrigley Field fans after his performance.

MLB.com - Zac Thornton, a 24-year-old rookie pitcher for the Mets.

MLB.com - Andy Green, interim manager of the Mets.

MLB.com - Devin Williams, closer for the Mets.

MLB.com - Pat Murphy, manager of the Brewers.

WHAT:

MLB.com - Peterson pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings in a game against the Tigers, marking his longest scoreless start since 2025.

MLB.com - Peterson has logged at least 6 2/3 scoreless innings just four times in his seven-year career.

MLB.com - Thornton earned his first Major League victory in a 4-0 win over the Brewers.

MLB.com - Thornton pitched six scoreless innings, extending his scoreless streak to 18 consecutive innings.

MLB.com - Thornton has a 0.47 ERA over his last three starts, allowing opponents to hit just .159 against him.

NY Post - The Mets achieved their third win in five games since the All-Star break.

WHERE:

MLB.com - The game took place at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Thornton's scoreless streak includes seven shutout innings against the Red Sox before the All-Star break and six innings against the Phillies.

WHY:

MLB.com - Thornton's confidence stems from his time at Barton Community College, where coaches instilled belief in his abilities.

HOW:

MLB.com - Peterson generated nine outs via grounders and struck out four batters during his outing against the Tigers.

MLB.com - Thornton utilized all five pitches effectively, consistently living on the edges of the strike zone.

MLB.com - He struck out Jackson Chourio with a fastball in a critical moment during the sixth inning.

David Peterson, the Cubs pitcher, received a warm round of applause from fans at Wrigley Field following his impressive performance against the Tigers. He pitched six and two-thirds scoreless innings, marking his longest scoreless start since 2025, and has now achieved this feat just four times in his seven-year career. During the game, Peterson generated nine outs via grounders and struck out four batters, showcasing his skill on the mound.