Acce s the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. The Mets didnt need Nolan McLean to be a savior Saturday, but it sure didnt Derek Law Jersey hurt that the rookie a sumed such a role. A team desperate for even decent starting pitching got the bonus package, as McLean in his major league debut helped the Mets, without much thunder offensively, forget their worries for an afternoon. With that , the Mets ended a three-game skid with a 3-1 victory over the Mariners at Citi Field. It was only their third victory in their past 17 games. Nolan McLean reacts after getting out of the third inning during the Mets Aug. 16 win. Jason Szenes for the NY Post Nolan McLean throws a pitch during the Mets win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Robert Sabo for the NY Post McLean, the No. 37 prospect in the league according to MLB.com, pitched 5 / scorele s innings in which he allowed two hits and four walks with eight strikeouts. The Mets pieced together the rest, which included scarcely used Edwin Daz pitching two innings for his 24th save in 26 chances. I couldnt have dreamed it up any better, McLean said. From the fans, to getting out there and being able to compete against a good Seattle team. Explore More McLean, 24, relied mostly on his signature sweeper, but showed six pitches, averaging 95.5 mph with his four-seam fastball. He provided a boost for a rotation that last week to the bullpen and watched David Peterson and Sean Manaea struggle in subsequent starts. Much of the sellout crowd booed as manager Carlos Mendoza went to the mound to remove McLean in the sixth. Nolan McLean reacts after exiting the game during the Mets Aug. 16 win. Jason Szenes for the NY Post McLean had just struck out Julio Rodrguez on pitch No. 91 after walking Cal Raleigh to begin the inning. I heard them loud and clear, Mendoza said of the fan reaction. If I was sitting in the stands I would have been booing myself, too. I completely understand. But I have a responsibility here, No. 1 to win games. But No. 2 is when you are talking about one of our best major league prospects making his major league debut we have a plan in place. Mendoza admitted McLean brought a certain energy to the team that was perhaps needed. Its pretty neat, Mendoza said. Definitely something that maybe were mi sing, especially with how hard this stretch has been. McLean exited to a standing ovation. Gregory Soto entered and escaped the inning, striking out Eugenio Surez for the final out after Raleigh stole second and reached third on Francisco Alvarezs throwing error. Twice after his departure, McLean was shown in the dugout on the huge outfield screen and received further adulation from the crowd. CHECK OUT THE AND Pete Alonso reacts after hitting an RBI double during the Mets win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Jason Szenes for the NY Post I saw everybody just part away from me that I was talking to at that moment, McLean said. I thought, Uh oh, I really dont know what to do, but that was awesome. McLean walked J.P. Crawford and Cole Young the Nos. 8 and 9 hitters in the lineup to begin the third. But after a visit from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner, the right-hander returned to pounding the strike zone. Nolan McLean reacts from the dugout during the Mets Aug. 16 win against the Mariners. Jason Szenes for the NY Post Randy Arozarena struck out and after Raleigh singled to load the bases, Rodrguez hit a chopper that McLean fielded behind his back to start an inning-ending 1-4-3 double play. That was kind of sick, Francisco Lindor said. The Mets struggled to generate offense against Mariners starter Bryan Woo, who allowed one earned run on six hits with eight strikeouts and two walks over six innings. Lindor brought in the games first run with a third-inning double. Nolan McLean walks toward the dugout during the Mets Aug. 16 win. Robert Sabo for NY Post Brett Baty scores during the Mets win against the Mariners on Aug. 16. Robert Sabo for the NY Post Brett Baty singled leading off the frame before Lindor, who blasted two homers the previous night, hit a line drive into the right field corner for his 70th RBI this season. The lefty Soto gave the Mets a boost by retiring all five batters he faced. It was an eighth straight appearance by Soto since his July arrival from Baltimore in which he did not allow an earned run. Soto has recorded more than three outs in back-to-back outings. Delivering insights on all things Amazins Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Thank you By clicking above you agree to the and . Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Juan Sotos sacrifice fly in the seventh gave the Mets a 2-0 lead after Baty singled leading off the inning and stole second. Lindors single put runners on second and third with nobody out. Lindor got thrown out at the plate attempting to score on Brandon Nimmos single. Pete Alonso greeted Carlos Vargas with an RBI double on the right-handers first pitch that extended the lead. When I got here [Friday], everybody made me feel like it was home, McLean said. I think all the guys in here do a great job of making it feel like a really good culture and environment for everybody. Marcus Stroman Jersey