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McLean's Masterpiece Seals Mets Victory
18 Jun
Summary
- Nolan McLean pitched seven strong innings, allowing only one unearned run.
- Juan Soto contributed three hits and two RBIs in the Mets' decisive win.
- The Mets secured a 9-1 victory, avoiding a series sweep against the Reds.
On Wednesday, the visiting New York Mets secured a resounding 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, powered by a stellar pitching performance from Nolan McLean and a potent offensive display. McLean, who pitched seven strong innings, allowed only one unearned run and limited the Reds to just three hits while striking out nine.
The Mets' offense was led by Juan Soto, who collected three hits and drove in two runs. Bo Bichette and Francisco Alvarez also contributed three hits each to the Mets' effort. This victory proved significant as it prevented the Reds from completing a home sweep of the series.
Mets starter Nick Lodolo struggled, pitching only 4 2/3 innings and being tagged for seven runs on 11 hits. The Mets extended their lead significantly in the fifth inning with four runs, solidifying their dominant win. This marked the end of the season series between the two teams, with the Mets finishing with a 2-4 record against Cincinnati.
