Nolan McLean's World Baseball Classic Debut

0:00Welcome to New York Met's News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to New York Met's fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. New York Met's pitcher, Nolan McLean, is gearing up for a huge start in the World Baseball Classic Championship game for Team USA. The 24-year-old right-hander gets to wear the stars and stripes against some of the top talent in baseball. Despite limited big league experience with just eight starts, he's seen as a rising star. Earlier this week, McLean's first outing in the tournament wasn't his sharpest. He gave up three earned runs over three innings on two hits. Still, his strong 2025 season with the Mets backs up the hype where he posted a 2.06 earn run average and struck out, 57 batters in 48 innings. McLean can't hide his excitement about the chance to compete on this stage. He views it as a dream opportunity to battle the world's best and help his team win it all. Here's competitor, he's all in on delivering for Team USA, no matter the pressure.

1:01Meanwhile, Tuesday's matchup pits Team USA against the winner of Monday Night's game between Team Italy and Team Venezuela. It feels like a World Series showdown with high stakes for the title. McLean knows he'll need to settle in quick to keep his squad ahead. Team USA manager Mark Derosa will watch closely and could call on the bullpen early if needed. Ideally, McLean delivers four or five solid innings with a lead. Fans are eager to see if the young Ace bounces back and shines under the lights. This episode is supported by a sponsor, see details in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-L-L-L-I, solelypillow.com.