Mets' Bullpen Can't Back Nolan McLean's Strong Start in Loss to D-Backs

Mets erode after Nolan McLean exit as bullpen blitzed in loss

The Mets' bullpen and offense faltered, turning Nolan McLean's masterful start into a 7-1 loss against the Diamondbacks.

Mets' bullpen can't back Nolan McLean's strong start in loss to D-backs

The Diamondbacks scored two runs off Luke Weaver and three off Luis Garcia after McLean struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings.

Mets waste Nolan McLean’s strong start as pen falters late in loss to Diamondbacks

For six-plus innings Thursday night, Nolan McLean dazzled at Citi Field. Then it went all wrong for the Mets.

Bullpen, Offense Betray McLean In 7-1 Loss

The Mets wasted a gem of a start from Nolan McLean, losing to the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1 on Thursday. McLean was dominant in his 6 1/3 innings of work. The righty allowed just two runs on three hits and two walks, while striking out eight and allowing very little hard contact. But in a move […]

Nolan McLean threw one of the craziest sweepers ever

Nolan McLean was looking more like Nolan Ryan out there on Thursday night. The New York Mets righty McLean drew the start on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y. During a second inning at-bat by Arizona DH Adrian Del Castillo, McLean fired one of the gnarliest sweepers of all-time. On an 0-1 count, McLean let loose an 85 mph sweeper … with 26 inches of horizontal break … that was placed absolutely perfectly on …

NY Mets drop series finale to D-backs 7-1 as 7th-inning collapse erases strong McLean start

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn ImagesVincent Carchietta-Imagn Images The New York Mets dropped the series finale to Arizona 7-1 on Thursday, wasting a quality start from Nolan McLean after the bullpen surrendered 7 runs over 2.2 innings and turned a tight game into a blowout. McLean gave the Mets everything he had. He went 6.1 innings, struck out 8, and allowed just 2 earned runs — the kind of line that wins games on most nights. The only offense he h…