Nolan McLean leads Mets to victory, ending three-game losing streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Nolan McLean pitched seven shutout innings as the New York Mets defeated the Houston Astros 6-2 on August 29, 2026. This victory helped the Mets snap a three-game losing streak. Juan Soto returned from the IL with an RBI single, while Jared Young contributed with three hits and three RBIs. The game featured defensive highlights, including a standout play from AJ Ewing in center field. The Mets will face the Astros again on August 30 in the rubber match, with Zac Thornton set to start for New York.
- •McLean achieved his second consecutive shutout appearance.
- •Young's triple in the fifth contributed to the Mets' scoring.
- •The Mets are scheduled to play the Astros again at 3:10 PM EDT on August 30.
- •Daniel Duarte relieved McLean, allowing one run in the eighth inning.
- •Alvarez broke out of a slump with a two-RBI double.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Nolan McLean shines as Mets end losing streak
"The Mets earned a feel-good win behind stud rookie’s strong outing.
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