David Peterson could go from the Game 3 closer to the Game 1 starter. Hours after recording the final three outs of the Mets’ thrilling Game 3 win over the Brewers in Milwaukee, Peterson emerged as the likely option to start Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday against the Phillies,

It is typical in the playoffs for starting pitchers to be available on their throw day, so earmarking Peterson for a possible relief outing in Game 2 makes sense -- especially since the earliest he would start a game is the NLDS, should the Mets get there.

Francisco Lindor homered and drove in two runs, David Peterson pitched seven brilliant innings and the New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a 5-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewe