Everything goes wrong for Mets after spotting Nolan McLean five-run lead in loss to Nationals
The New York Mets suffered a disappointing loss to the Washington Nationals after initially leading by five runs. Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean struggled, allowing nine runs, including an inside-the-park grand slam by James Wood. The defeat ended the Mets' three-game winning streak and highlighted defensive lapses and a lack of offensive production in the later innings.
- ▪The Mets took a 5-0 lead early in the game but could not maintain it.
- ▪Nolan McLean had his worst career start, giving up nine runs over 5 ²/₃ innings.
- ▪James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam shifted the momentum in favor of the Nationals.
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MLB New York Mets Everything goes wrong for Mets after spotting Nolan McLean five-run lead in loss to Nationals By Mike Puma Published May 19, 2026, 10:32 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google WASHINGTON — The perfect storm conspired to deprive the Mets of what should have been a sure victory Tuesday night. Nolan McLean was handed a five-run lead after the Mets had batted twice, but somehow that wasn’t enough. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free The rookie got knocked around, with a freak play interspersed, and soon the Mets defense turned leaky.
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