The Mets fought. With the Padres. With plate umpire Emil Jimenez, repeatedly. And right until their final swing.

The New York Mets could be looking for starting pitching depth at the trade deadline. Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks could be a rental arm they can get back on track.

Not all heroes wear capes. Some are nude, large, and purple like Grimace. Others are a little more big-headed and round like the newest good luck charm of the N

All of them have been courtesy of David Peterson. The lone reliable and healthy Mets starter all season has been their All-Star lefty, who again provided desperately needed length and excellence in Sunday’s 3-2 victory over the Reds at Citi Field.

David Peterson will get an opportunity to personally thank Robbie Ray for his All-Star invitation when they go head-to-head on the mound as the New York Mets and host San Francisco Giants continue their three-game series on Saturday evening.