Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift, tossing 5 1/3 scoreless innings in his major league debut as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.

New York Mets rookie pitcher Nolan McLean shut down the Seattle Mariners in his Major League Baseball debut, much to the joy of Mets fans.

Nolan McLean wasn't in trouble much in his MLB debut on Saturday, but the Mets rookie got out of his lone jam with a slick double play that left his teammates impressed.

Rookie Nolan McLean delivered what the Mets needed in his MLB debut, striking out eight and flashing some clutch leather over 5 1/3 scoreless innings in a 3-1 win over the Mariners.

Right-handed pitcher Nolan McLean, the Mets' No. 3 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, will make his Major League Baseball debut on Saturday at an inopportune time, with his team mired in a horrific slump and All-Star Bryan Woo on the mound for the opposing Seattle Mariners.

Nolan McLean strikes out eight across 5 1/3 scoreless innings of work to record a win in his MLB debut against the Mariners