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WBC Rematch: Rodriguez vs. McLean Again!
10 Apr
Summary
- Pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean face off again.
- Their previous duel was in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final.
- Venezuela won the WBC title with Rodriguez's strong pitching.
Pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Nolan McLean are set to renew their rivalry on Thursday, meeting for the first time since their memorable duel in the 2026 World Baseball Classic final. This upcoming game will feature them in different team colors, with Rodriguez representing the D-backs and McLean pitching for the Mets.
Their last encounter was in the WBC final, where Venezuela secured its inaugural title. Rodriguez delivered a dominant performance, tossing 4 1/3 shutout innings to set the tone in Venezuela's 3-2 victory over the U.S. McLean, representing the U.S., allowed two runs in 4 2/3 innings during that championship game.
Both pitchers are carrying momentum into the 2026 regular season. Rodriguez, after a challenging start to his D-backs career, has begun the season with a 0.00 ERA through two starts. McLean, who had an impressive debut season with the Mets last year, is also off to a strong start in 2026 with a 2.61 ERA and 12 strikeouts in his initial outings.
