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The New York Mets secured a much-needed victory against the Seattle Mariners, winning 3-1 at Citi Field on Saturday. The win marked a significant turnaround for the Mets, who had struggled recently, losing 14 of their previous 16 games.
McLean’s Scoreless Debut
Making his major league debut, pitcher Nolan McLean delivered an impressive performance, throwing 5 1/3 scoreless innings. The right-hander allowed just two hits—both singles—and issued four walks while striking out eight Mariners’ batters. McLean threw 91 pitches during his outing, showcasing an effective six-pitch arsenal.
McLean’s fastball reached speeds of up to 97 mph, complemented by a slow curve that generated key swings-and-misses. Notably, he escaped a bases-loaded situation in the third inning, executing a remarkable behind-the-back play to start a double play.
Offensive Support from Lindor
Shortstop Francisco Lindor provided crucial support at the plate, hitting a line drive double in the third inning to score Brett Baty, giving the Mets a 1-0 lead. Lindor finished the game 2-for-4 and has been on a hot streak, batting .550 over his last five games with three home runs and six RBIs.
Seventh Inning Surge
The Mets extended their lead with a two-run rally in the seventh inning. Both Baty and Lindor singled and stole bases, setting the stage for Juan Soto’s sacrifice fly, which added another run. Although Lindor was thrown out at the plate on a subsequent play, Pete Alonso doubled down the third-base line to score Nimmo, pushing the lead to 3-0.
Diaz Closes the Game
With a 3-0 lead, manager Carlos Mendoza opted for Edwin Diaz to close out the game, despite the bullpen’s recent struggles. Diaz pitched a scoreless eighth inning, striking out two batters. In the ninth, he allowed a solo home run to Eugenio Suarez but secured the win without further complications.
Stolen Base Milestone
During the seventh inning, both Baty and Lindor stole second base, extending the Mets’ remarkable streak to 39 consecutive successful steals, tying the longest single-season streak in MLB history since tracking began in 1951.
Looking Ahead
The Mets will look to build on this momentum as they wrap up their three-game series against the Mariners on Sunday night. The first pitch for the Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA, is scheduled for 7:10 p.m., with Clay Holmes taking the mound for New York and George Kirby for Seattle.
Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.
