Nolan McLean shines in six innings but Mets fall to Braves, 4-0

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Nolan McLean shines in six innings but Mets fall to Braves, 4-0
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The Mets lost to the Braves 4-0 on Tuesday night, with Nolan McLean delivering a strong performance but receiving little support from the offense. McLean pitched six innings, allowing just one hit—a fifth-inning solo home run by Ozzie Albies. The Mets managed only four hits in total and went 0 for 2 with runners in scoring position. After McLean, Jefry Yan allowed one run before Chayce McDermott conceded two runs in the eighth. The Mets aimed for their third consecutive win and seek to bounce back in the rubber match against the Braves on Wednesday.

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  • Nolan McLean strikes out three over six innings.
  • Ozzie Albies hits a home run for the Braves in the fifth.
  • Mets finish with only four hits in the game.
  • Jefry Yan and Chayce McDermott struggle in relief.
  • Zac Thornton set to start in Wednesday's rubber match.
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Nolan McLean bounced back on Tuesday, but his performance was wasted by a lifeless offense. The Mets' young ace tossed six innings, allowing just one run on one hit while striking out three in a 4-0 loss to the Braves on Tuesday night. However, the one hit he allowed was a solo home run to Ozzie Albies in the fifth inning. McLean’s strong outing came after he allowed five earned runs in his ...

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On Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves, following a clunker of an outing his last time out in Cleveland, Mets starter Nolan McLean allowed just one hit through six innings.

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