San Francisco Giants Top Pitching Prospect Turns Heads in Minor League Debut
Nolan McLean takes the mound after nine quality starts in his last 10 appearances as the Mets face rookie Matt Wilkinson.
- On Friday, the New York Mets defeated the San Francisco Giants 10-6 at Citi Field, opening a three-game series between the teams.
- The Mets aimed to extend momentum after winning four of their last six games, while the Giants hoped to rebound from Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- Right-Hander Nolan McLean earned his third straight victory, allowing two runs over six innings, while Mark Vientos, Francisco Alvarez, Bo Bichette, and Francisco Lindor each homered for the Mets.
- Giants rookie Matt Wilkinson took the loss, surrendering seven runs over three innings as San Francisco's offense struggled until late in the game.
- The Giants dropped to 58-84, while the Mets improved to 64-77, with both teams continuing their three-game series through the weekend.
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San Francisco Giants Top Pitching Prospect Turns Heads in Minor League Debut
The San Francisco Giants took a 10-6 loss in their series opener to the New York Mets on Friday.Left-handed starting pitcher Matt ‘Tugboat’ Wilkinson pitched 3 innings. Wilkinson allowed 7 runs (4 earned) on 5 hits.Slugging first baseman/designated hitter Rafael Devers continued his hot stretch after a 3-for-4 night. Devers hit his 4th home run […]
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Friday, September 4, 2026 • 7:10 PM Citi Field • Flushing, NY LHP Matt Wilkinson (0-2, 4.63) vs. RHP Nolan McLean (10-8, 3.06) WPIX For the first time in forever, the Mets are not playing a first-place club! The San Francisco Giants come to town tonight with a record worse than the Mets, sitting in […]
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