Nolan McLean was tagged for nine runs (six earned) over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Nationals on Tuesday.
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Nolan McLean allowed nine runs (six earned) over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Nationals, marking his worst outing of his brief MLB career. He gave up eight hits including two homers, walked two, hit two batters, and struck out five. Three runs were unearned due to defensive miscues.
Well, that was unexpected. Fantasy managers can at least take solace in the fact that three of the runs were unearned, as McLean's defense didn't do him any favors, but either way it's the most runs he's allowed in a start in his brief major league career. The big blow as an inside-the-park grand slam from James Wood in the second inning. McLean gave up eight hits in all -- including two homers -- while walking two, hitting two batters, and striking out five. The rookie right-hander just didn't have his usual command in this one and the velocity on his four-seamer was down a tick as well. He'll attempt to rebound this weekend against the Marlins in Miami.