Nolan McLean: Mets' Rookie Pitcher Sparking Hope

0:00It's April 21st. From game day to every day, this is New York Mets News today, powered by AI. The Mets are in a rough spot this season, dropping 11 straight games and sitting dead last in the National League East. They were supposed to contend, but things have gone south fast. One real highlight though, is Rookie Pitcher Nolan McLean, who's pitching like a true ace right out the gate. Last year, he went five in one with a 2.06 ERA over eight starts, and this season he's at 2.28 through four outings. In 12 career starts, he's allowed two runs or fewer in 11 of them. His last start was fire, matching up against the Dodgers top guy and giving up just two hits and one run in seven innings. Manager Carlos Mendoza called it, total domination against one of the league's best lineups. Players are struggling bad against his mid-90s sinker, going three for 29. When he won strikeouts, that curveball seals it, with batters just one for 17 and 11Ks

1:01this year. Baseball Savon ranks his pitching run value at plus eight, tied for fifth, and all of Major League Baseball. His pitch movement stands out like no one else's, making him one of the most valuable arms early on. The Mets desperately need a win Tuesday night at 710 Eastern when they host the twins to kick off a nine-game homestand and McLean gets the ball. If he keeps this up, it could spark something big for the squad.