Nolan McLean Struggles as Mets Squander Five-Run Lead in Loss

Nolan McLean and the Mets' defense were unable to maintain an early five-run lead in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Washington Nationals, allowing nine unanswered runs. McLean found it difficult to make necessary adjustments on his pitches against an "ultra aggressive" Nationals lineup. The defeat, described as a perfect storm of errors, evened the four-game series as the pitching staff failed to contain the late-game surge from Washington's offense.