When Nolan McLean strikes out hitters at Citi Field, a little lightning bolt appears on the ‘K’ counter near the left-field foul pole.

If the accompanying scoreboard graphics are any indication, it’s because “McLean” sounds a little like “Lightning McQueen” — the hotshot animated racecar from the movie “Cars.”

But if McLean’s early returns, his teammates’ reactions, and fan reception are any indication, that lightning bolt would have worked with or without the cartoon tie-in. Because really, the only way to describe McLean’s third major-league start Wednesday, a 6-0 win over the Phillies, is electric.

In his third start, and second at Citi, Wednesday McLean continued to showcase his steeliness, his adaptability, and that elite spin rate, tossing eight innings of shutout ball, allowing f

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