Overview

• McLean improved to 2-0 by allowing four hits and two runs over seven innings in Atlanta, where New York piled up 21 hits in a 12-7 win.
• He became the first Mets starter other than David Peterson to complete at least six innings since June 7.
• OptaStats notes his two-start profile — 2-0, sub-1.50 ERA, sub-.150 opponent average, 15-plus strikeouts and fewer than five walks — is unmatched to start a career, though it reflects a very small sample.
• Media listed different ERAs for McLean after two starts, with the Associated Press citing 1.78 and The Sporting News reporting 1.46.
• The bullpen yielded five runs after McLean exited, as manager Carlos Mendoza praised the rookie as “special” and McLean described the pregame Braves Hall of Fame celebration as a surreal backdrop.