Mets erode after Nolan McLean exit as bullpen blitzed in loss
The Mets' bullpen and offense faltered, turning Nolan McLean's masterful start into a 7-1 loss against the Diamondbacks.
NEW YORK — The early April temperature was not the only element providing the sting to the Mets and their fans on Thursday night. It was also the numbness set on by a missed opportunity following one of the best starts of the young season. Nolan McLean was masterful once again for six innings.
He had all but silenced the Diamondbacks bats. A walk, single and his pitch count stood in his way of a positive result. Once McLean exited, the Mets were gashed for seven runs between the seventh and eighth innings and dropped a 7-1 result, effectively petrifying the home crowd at Citi Field.
The Mets left very little margin for error and McLean's quality start sunk into a loss down the stretch. The Mets dropped the final two games of the series, scoring a combined three runs in those defeats, and were denied a series victory as their record slipped to 7-6. Close defensive plays evade Brett Baty, Mark Vientos as bullpen busted Entering the evening, the Mets bullpen had proven to be one of the best units in baseball in the early going.
They carried a 1. 71 ERA — third in MLB — heading into the series finale. Luke Weaver had a spotless ERA as he entered the game for McLean with a 1-0 lead with two runners on and one out in the seventh inning.
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