David Peterson accomplished a personal milestone for the New York Mets on Wednesday. In his 12th start of the season for the Mets and the 98th of his career, Peterson tossed his first career complete game shutout against the Washington Nationals.

David Peterson's six-hitter gave him the first nine-inning complete game of his professional career as the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 5-0 for their fifth straight win.

David Peterson's success on the mound an example of how the Mets are wise enough – in the analytics age – to be humble about the stories that the numbers can’t tell.