Nolan McLean's Strong Start Falls Short as Mets Lose Again to Twins
Mets’ Nolan McLean was perfect through five innings, then things ‘snowballed’ once again
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Nolan McLean pitched brilliantly for five innings, striking out ten batters and maintaining a perfect game until the sixth inning. However, after a two-run homer by Byron Buxton, the New York Mets' lead evaporated, leading to a 3-3 tie and ultimately continuing their losing streak.
- 01Nolan McLean struck out ten batters, matching his career high.
- 02He retired the first 15 batters he faced before allowing a hit.
- 03Byron Buxton's two-run homer in the sixth inning shifted momentum.
- 04McLean's performance declined in the later innings, with opponents hitting .360 against him after the fifth.
- 05Carlos Mendoza, the Mets' manager, expressed confidence in McLean despite the outcome.
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Nolan McLean delivered an impressive performance on Tuesday night, striking out ten batters and retiring the first 15 hitters he faced against the Minnesota Twins. The Mets took an early 3-0 lead thanks to a home run from Francisco Lindor. However, McLean's perfect game ended in the sixth inning when Matt Wallner hit a single, followed by Byron Buxton's two-run homer, which tied the game at 3-3. Despite showing signs of fatigue, McLean was allowed to start the seventh inning but was pulled after giving up two more hits. He concluded the night with three runs allowed on five hits. McLean acknowledged the need to improve his performance in later innings, as opponents have a significantly higher batting average against him after the fifth inning. Manager Carlos Mendoza praised McLean's efforts, stating, 'He’s our guy,' and expressed confidence in his ability to contribute to the team moving forward.
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McLean's performance highlights the need for improvement in the Mets' pitching strategy, particularly in later innings, which may influence future game outcomes.
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