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McLean Shuts Out Blue Jays Over Six Dominant Innings

The outing showcases swing-and-miss potential, underscoring McLean’s upside alongside his season-long inconsistency.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean pitching during a game, Image 2 shows Francisco Alvarez high-fives Brett Baty after hitting a solo home run
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Overview

  • The rookie right-hander threw six scoreless innings at Rogers Centre on Tuesday, allowing five hits, two walks and striking out seven to lead the Mets to a 3-0 win.
  • McLean’s curveball produced four whiffs and he generated 11 total swings and misses, the primary reason he was able to work through traffic and keep runs off the board.
  • Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens provided all the offense with solo homers, and Brett Baty added a sacrifice fly to account for the Mets’ three runs.
  • Brooks Raley, Luke Weaver and Devin Williams combined for three scoreless relief innings, with Weaver extending a scoreless streak that now spans multiple appearances.
  • The performance lowered McLean’s ERA and marked his third strong start in June, but the Mets remain 36-50 and this win was only their second in 11 games, leaving the team’s broader struggles intact.