Nolan McLean’s dazzling debut powers Mets past Mariners



The Mets didn’t need Nolan McLean to be a savior Saturday, but it sure didn’t hurt that the rookie assumed such a role.

A team desperate for even decent starting pitching got the bonus package, as McLean — in his major league debut — helped the Mets, without much thunder offensively, bury their worries for an afternoon.

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Nolan McLean reacts after getting out of the third inning during the Mets’ Aug. 16 win. Jason Szenes for the NY Post
Nolan McLean throws a pitch during the Mets’ win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Robert Sabo for the NY Post
Nolan McLean reacts after exiting the game during the Mets’ Aug. 16 win. Jason Szenes for the NY Post
Pete Alonso reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets’ win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Jason Szenes for the NY Post

With that injection of energy, the Mets ended a three-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Mariners at Citi Field.

It was only the Mets’ third victory in their last 17 games.

Nolan McLean reacts from the dugout during the Mets’ Aug. 16 win against the Mariners. Jason Szenes for the NY Post
Nolan McLean walks toward the dugout during the Mets’ Aug. 16 win. Robert Sabo for NY Post

McLean, a top organizational pitching prospect, pitched 5 ⅓ scoreless innings in which he allowed two hits and four walks with eight strikeouts.

Brett Baty scores during the Mets’ win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Robert Sabo for the NY Post

The Mets pieced together the rest, which included scarcely used Edwin Diaz pitching two innings for his 24th save in 26 chances.


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