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Mets Stop Series Slide by Taking Two From Mariners as McLean Dazzles in Debut

An MRI on Francisco Alvarez's right thumb will determine if the surge came with a price.

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Overview

  • The Mets took two of three from Seattle, ending a more than three-week stretch without a series win and improving to 66-58.
  • Rookie righthander Nolan McLean impressed in his MLB debut with 5 1/3 scoreless innings, eight strikeouts, two hits allowed and four walks.
  • Francisco Alvarez jammed his right thumb on a headfirst slide Sunday, exited the game, and will undergo an MRI in New York on Monday.
  • Francisco Lindor sustained a scorching run at the plate, going 14-for-23 as the offense also benefited from younger bats in the Little League Classic.
  • Starting-pitching stability remains a concern, with Sean Manaea struggling Friday while Tylor Megill continued a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton.