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Nolan McLean struggles in five innings during Mets victory over Guardians
New York Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean struggled in his recent outing against the Cleveland Guardians, allowing five earned runs on eight hits in five innings. Despite his difficult performance, the Mets secured a 13-6 victory to complete a series sweep at Progressive Field.
McLean, a 2023 third-round draft pick, has transitioned from a two-way prospect to a key part of the Mets' pitching rotation. During the game, he recorded eight strikeouts, bringing his season total to 213. This figure ranks fifth all-time in Mets franchise history for a pitcher's first 31 starts, trailing only legends such as Dwight Gooden and Matt Harvey.
Interim manager Andy Green noted that McLean initially showed control before a fifth-inning rally by Cleveland. McLean attributed his struggle to difficulty locating his fastball.
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Andy Green · Cleveland Guardians · New York Mets · Nolan McLean · Progressive Field
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] McLean has recorded 213 strikeouts this season. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Interim manager Andy Green stated that Nolan McLean initially pitched well before the fifth inning rally. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nolan McLean attributed his performance to an inability to locate his fastball effectively. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] McLean's 213 strikeouts rank fifth in Mets franchise history for a pitcher's first 31 starts. nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nolan McLean allowed five earned runs on eight hits with three walks and eight strikeouts over five innings. nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 13-6. www.faithandfearinflushing.com · nypost.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nolan McLean was a third-round draft pick for the Mets in 2023. metsmerizedonline.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] McLean transitioned from a two-way player to a primary pitcher. metsmerizedonline.com