Nolan McLean Shines Despite Early Struggles in Mets' Win

Nolan McLean delivered a strong performance on the mound for the Mets, pitching six innings and allowing one earned run in a 2-1 victory against the Padres at Citi Field. Despite a challenging start where he allowed seven consecutive batters to reach base in the first two innings, McLean managed to recover and finish the game effectively.

In the first inning, McLean faced trouble after giving up four straight singles, but he was supported by rookies Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing, who each made pivotal plays to prevent runs from scoring. Benge threw out two runners at the plate, while Ewing's throw helped conclude the second inning with a crucial out. McLean's pitching line included six hits, four walks, and three strikeouts.

This outing marked McLean's 10th start in his last 11 games where he pitched at least six innings, and his 12th in 14 games allowing two earned runs or fewer, maintaining a 2.55 ERA during this stretch. Interim manager Andy Green noted that McLean's resilience was key, as he did not let the early innings dictate the rest of his performance.