McLean’s Grind Turns Rough Start Into Win | New York Mets News

Mets pull off a gritty 2-1 win over the Padres, thanks to Nolan McLean’s resilience and a defense that made impossible plays look routine—three runners thrown out at home by Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing. McLean battled through a shaky start (seven baserunners in first two innings, no runs scored) and settled into six strong innings, allowing just one earned run while walking four and striking out three. The bullpen sealed it in the final three frames. His performance continues a stellar trend: 10 of his last 11 starts have lasted six+ innings, and 12 of his last 14 have allowed two earned runs or fewer. Despite early struggles—including grip issues—he found his groove, proving grit can overcome adversity when teammates have your back. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9b7a5149404461a