Nolan McLean earns 1st MLB victory
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The inning that tested Mets’ Nolan McLean and his answer that brought Citi Field to its feet
The first pitch was a ball. The second, Rodríguez lined toward McLean, who fielded the ball on one hop behind his back, and then had the presence of mind to throw to second for a chance at a double-play.
Nolan McLean wasn't in trouble much in his MLB debut on Saturday, but the Mets rookie got out of his lone jam with a slick double play that left his teammates impressed.
Nolan McLean is as advertised. In fact, in his MLB debut, he had a start only matched by one of the most-hyped young pitchers in Mets history. McLean went 5.1 innings on Saturday and struck out eight without allowing a run.