Nolan McLean rebounds with dominant start, but Mets’ lineup falls silent in loss to Braves

ATLANTA — August’s dog days have nothing on Nolan McLean. At a time of the season when concerns about a rookie starting pitcher’s workload might arise, the right-hander appears on his game. But that alone couldn’t get the Mets a victory Tuesday night. With their previously sizzling bats cold, the Mets lost 4-0 to the Braves at Truist Park for their second loss in eight games on this road trip. McLean surrendered one hit — a homer to Ozzie Albies — over six innings with one run allowed. He struck out three and walked two while extending his workload for this season to a career-high 136 ²/₃ innings. Last year, he combined to pitch 113 ²/₃ in the minor and major leagues. McLean’s rebound from a shaky start last week in Cleveland was a welcome sign. On Thursday, he had his worst start of the s