Mets’ Freddy Peralta hopes mechanical tweak will help him get back on track

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Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta is looking to fix his mechanics after a rough outing Tuesday against the Cardinals, where he gave up six earned runs over six innings in a loss. The struggling pitcher believes a mechanical adjustment could help him regain his form and get back on track as the team pushes deeper into the season. Peralta's poor performance marks his worst start of the year, putting pressure on the right-hander to make corrections before his next appearance.