After multiple starts in which he did not allow an earned run, Mets starter Christian Scott finally came back down to earth Wednesday afternoon against the Brewers. The 27-year-old right-hander surrendered three runs over 3.2 innings as the Mets fell 4-3, snapping what had been an impressive stretch of dominance. Scott entered the game riding one of the best runs of his young season. Across his...
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After an absolute slugfest at Citi to open this series against the Royals, Christian Scott delivered what Mets fans were desiring most: a scoreless start. The 27-year-old right-hander lowered his season ERA to 3.17 on Wednesday night, tossing five innings of three-hit ball, allowing no runs and striking out three. He was masterful and had his full arsenal working. “HIs stuff was moving, I...
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The Mets simply cannot have nice things for more than one day. After Nolan McLean delivered a masterful bounce-back performance on Tuesday, the Mets turned to Freddy Peralta on Wednesday, hoping for more of the same. Instead, the former Cy Young finalist delivered another disappointing outing, lasting just four innings as the Blue Jays dismantled his arsenal and celebrated Canada Day in fitting...
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Even the great northern power of Norwegian cheers couldn’t save the Mets from the atrocities that unfolded during Wednesday’s doubleheader. The Vikings stationed in the outfield watched in despair as Nolan McLean, the ace of the Mets’ staff, surrendered six earned runs across six innings. At first, it looked like smooth sailing. McLean cruised through four scoreless innings,...
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It looks like Nolan McLean has once again found his groove. The 24-year-old flamethrower was electric Wednesday afternoon, tossing seven dominant innings against the Cincinnati Reds. He struck out nine, allowed just three hits and one walk, and delivered his longest outing of June. “That was excellent,” manager Carlos Mendoza said after the game. That comment was an understatement....
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