Considering the names that have come up through the Mets' ranks, whether it be Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Doc Gooden, or Jacob deGrom, Nolan McLean is already doing things that no other New York starting pitcher has accomplished.

The 24-year-old right-hander became the first hurler in franchise history to win each of his first three career starts, doing so in dominant fashion against the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night at Citi Field.

McLean flirted with a Maddux, going eight scoreless innings while allowing just four hits with six strikeouts and zero walks on 95 pitches.

"All I can say is wow," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. "That was super impressive. He dominated one of the best lineups in the league, and he made it look easy. Everything about the kid, not onl

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