Reds Beat Mets 7-2 as Nolan McLean Allows 7 Runs in 3.2 Innings

14 articles · Updated · Amazin' Avenue · May 25

Cincinnati handed the Mets a 7-2 loss, stretching New York's skid to four games.
Nolan McLean absorbed the damage, surrendering seven runs in 3.2 innings in his second straight rough start.
Nick Lodolo and the Reds' staff kept the Mets quiet after that, with New York managing only two runs and little sustained offense.
Austin Warren, Jonathan Pintaro and Tobias Myers combined for 5.1 scoreless innings in relief, but the bullpen work came after the game had already swung.

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