Mets' Nolan McLean didn't have best stuff in outing against Yankees: 'They came out and beat me'
Coming into Friday’s game, Mets starter Nolan McLean had allowed four earned runs in his last five outings and was making a great final push for the National League Rookie of the Year award.
Nolan McLean, the Mets' starting pitcher, struggled against the Yankees on Friday, allowing five earned runs over five innings, including a career-high 10 hits. The right-hander admitted he wasn't at his best, attributing the loss to the Yankees' strong performance. McLean's inability to pitch effectively cost him, particularly in the second inning when Cody Bellinger hit a three-run homer, giving the Yankees a 4-1 lead.
The home run was the first McLean had allowed on his curveball, which has been a mystery for opposing hitters since the rookie entered the league. Interim manager Andy Green believed McLean could have been more aggressive, especially inside the strike zone. Despite the loss, McLean expressed appreciation for the supportive fans and the significance of the game's timing, as it occurred on the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.
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