The Mets’ protection definitely didn’t assist out rookie Nolan McLean in Saturday’s second inning. Nor did he assist himself.
Juan Soto and Pete Alonso have been charged with errors, and McLean uncorked a run-scoring wild pitch to permit the Nationals to attain two unearned runs within the inning for an early 3-0 lead at Citi Area.
Francisco Lindor additionally had a liner look off his glove to open the body, however that was scored as an infield single for Dylan Crews.
Soto then misplayed a single to proper by Riley Adams, permitting Crews to attain from first.
Alonso’s excessive throw to McLean protecting first was the second error of the inning.
Brady Home was initially was known as out on the play, however a replay assessment confirmed that McLean didn’t step on first base.
With runners on the corners, McLean sailed a wild pitch over catcher Francisco Alvarez’s glove, and Adams scored from third for a three-run Washington benefit.
McLean entered the sport with a 1.19 ERA over his first six begins for the Mets, who started the day with a two-game lead over the Reds for the ultimate wild-card spot within the Nationwide League.
