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Nolan McLean struggled in his shortest outing of the season tonight. The Mets pitcher allowed a season-high six hits and three runs in just four innings as the Angels defeated New York 4-3 in 10 innings at Angel Stadium. What went wrong for the young starter in Anaheim?
🔥 Quick Facts
- McLean’s Performance: Four innings, six hits, three earned runs, raised ERA to 2.97
- Game Length: Extra innings thriller went 10 innings at Angel Stadium on May 2
- Angels’ Hero: Oswald Peraza delivered walk-off single in 10th to end seven-game losing streak
- Mets’ Record: Now 11-22 after losing 18 of their last 22 games this season
McLean’s Meltdown in Fourth Inning
The 24-year-old Mets pitcher started strong, striking out the first two batters he faced against Mike Trout and Zach Neto. But after recording seven straight outs, McLean unraveled in the fourth inning. Jo Adell singled, then Joshua Lowe reached on a high-velocity pitch that got away from catcher Francisco Alvarez. The trouble deepened when Vaughn Grissom connected for a two-run single, and McLean’s night was finished after 78 pitches. Tobias Myers took over from the bullpen.
Angels Capitalize Quickly on Early Mistakes
The trouble started in the first inning when Nolan Schanuel singled up the middle. Jorge Soler followed with an infield hit, and Adell singled to right center to score Schanuel. The Mets appeared poised to challenge, but never caught the Angels in the first three innings. Reid Detmers was dominant for Los Angeles, striking out eight batters while allowing just three hits through 6.1 innings.
Nolan McLean allows 3 runs in 4 innings as Angels beat Mets 4-3 at Angel Stadium
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| Pitcher | IP | Hits | Runs | K |
| Nolan McLean | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 6 |
| Reid Detmers | 6.1 | 9 | 3 | 8 |
Mets Climb Back but Fall Short in Extra Innings
The Mets showed resilience in the seventh inning when Mark Vientos doubled and Marcus Semien singled to set up an Andy Ibanez sacrifice fly. Tyrone Taylor added an RBI single to tie the game at 3-3. Momentum swung decidedly when Oswald Peraza‘s walk-off single in the 10th scored Adam Frazier, ending the Angels’ seven-game losing streak and devastating New York’s playoff hopes.
“The Mets couldn’t keep their momentum going, instead falling to the Angels in extra innings. They’ve lost 18 of 22.”
— Anthony DiComo, MLB.com
What This Loss Means for the Struggling Mets
The Mets’ record drops to 11-22 after the heartbreaking 10-inning defeat. President of Baseball Operations David Stearns issued a vote of confidence to manager Carlos Mendoza just hours before the game began, but New York continues to spiral with one of the worst records in Major League Baseball. The Angels, meanwhile, end their brutal seven-game skid and improve to 13-21.
Can McLean Bounce Back From Rough Outing?
For McLean, the question now becomes how quickly he rebounds from this poor performance. The young pitcher demonstrated exceptional control through his first 15 career starts, but tonight proved he’s still vulnerable to explosions. Martinez replaced McLean after the fourth, and the bullpen performed admirably, retiring 21 straight Angels at one point. New York travels to Los Angeles again on Sunday at 4:07 p.m. ET looking to salvage the series.
Sources
- CBS Sports – Complete box score and play-by-play analysis from May 2 game
- MLB.com – Official game recap and McLean’s outing details
- ESPN – Comprehensive statistics and team records
