The New York Mets beat the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday to win a three-game set on the road. Before they go for a sweep in the Motor City, everyone was waxing poetic about New York's young starter. Nolan McLean threw six innings of two-run ball on Tuesday, but Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is more impressed by what happens off the field. He spoke with the media about the new ace's off-field presence after another great start.
“I know everyone's going to be talking about all the great stuff he's doing on the field, which is for sure warranted, but how he's going about his business, the day to day, it's super impressive,” Alonso said, per ESPN. “And that's the reason why he's able to do what he's been able to do on the field. … He's been a pro since he's come up, and there's no shock