Nolan McLean pitches four innings for the New York Mets in their 7–5 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night. Both outlets report that McLean begins the game by retiring the side in order in the first inning, delivering a three-up, three-down frame. After that, his performance continues to reflect recent issues with control. The reports describe ongoing control struggles as the innings progress, limiting how long he can remain effective. Despite McLean’s early difficulties, the Mets secure the victory and score enough runs to hold off Atlanta in the late stages of the game. The articles focus on McLean’s short start and the continued pattern of control problems rather than on specific pitching stats or standout performances from other players.