Oliver Perez recovered from a lackluster debut performance as the New York Mets clinched its first victory at Citi Field. The Mets defeated San Diego Padres 7-2 last Wednesday.

Carlos Delgado hit a homerun and Perez pitched six smooth innings to help the Mets end San Diego’s five-game winning streak.  

Last week, Perez gave up eight runs and five walks against Cincinnati. On this outing, Perez held the Padres to one run and three hits. The left-handed pitcher struck out four and walked two. 

Gary Sheffield had his first start for the Mets in the right field. He went 0 for 2 with a walk and he also scored a run. The 40-year-old handled two fly balls with ease. He signed with the Mets last April. 

However, it wasn’t all good news for the Mets. No. 2 starter Mike Pelfrey experienced tendinitis in his pitching forearm and could miss his next start on Sunday against Milwaukee.