"In just his 12th start as a big leaguer, McLean was nicked for a first-inning run but looked sparkling after that, making the best team in baseball look downright silly for the rest of a long night at Dodger Stadium."
"McLean - and again, let's note he's only made 12 starts as a big leaguer - is channeling peak Jacob deGrom or once-upon-a-time Dwight Gooden, with the first hit against him feeling like a surprise bordering on a betrayal."
"Francisco Lindor, who'd been on the back of a milk carton as a hitter with nary a 2026 RBI to his name, started the night promisingly with a Daniel Murphyesque home run off Yoshinobu Yamamoto."
"Alas, the Mets looked downright silly with bats in their hands for most of the night too, a continuation of the team's baffling, nauseating offensive blackout."
Nolan McLean delivered an impressive performance in his 12th big league start, dominating the Dodgers after an early run. He showcased skills reminiscent of Jacob deGrom and Dwight Gooden. Despite McLean's brilliance, the Mets' offense faltered, with Francisco Lindor hitting a home run but failing to generate further support. The game highlighted both McLean's potential and the ongoing struggles of the Mets' batting lineup, which continues to experience significant offensive challenges.
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