Nolan McClean’s first two MLB starts = 2 wins, 15+ Ks, 0 BBs on Saturday… and the Mets take 2 of 3 in Atlanta. We break down the Top 5 Moments from Mets-Braves—Juan Soto & Francisco Lindor’s double steal, Clay Holmes’ efficient gem, Starling Marte’s hose + HR, McLean’s seven dominant innings, and Mark Vientos going full Swaggy V with HRs in three straight plate appearances. We also talk Brett Baty’s August heater and defensive versatility, Tyrone Taylor’s highlight catch, and a massive homestand ahead: Phillies in, Marlins after, and Nolan’s first Citi Field start vs PHI. Plus theme nights (Pokémon GO, GKR Night, Sesame Street, Queens Culture, Fireworks, Blippi) and our Sept 8live pod at PC Richard & Son Astoria with giveaways (Mr. & Mrs. Met, bobbleheads, more). Rate & review—helps a ton—and DM us if you want into the Meet at the Apple Fantasy Football league!

Chapters

00:00 Nolan McClean announces himself (sinker/sweeper, 7 IP, 7 K, 0 BB)

01:20 Series vibes: two blowouts + a dogfight, still a big road win

02:10 Swaggy V is back: 5 HR in ~a week; lineup cooking with Lindor/Soto hot

04:06 Top-5 countdown intro (presented by PC Richard & Son)

04:30 #5 Lindor & Soto pull off the double steal (power + speed)

05:15 #4 Clay Holmes goes 6.1, 2 ER—rotation feeds off McLean’s jolt

06:24 #3 Starling Marte: OF laser at the plate + later HR (don’t run on him)

07:20 #2 McClean joins Harvey territory: 15+ Ks in first two Mets starts

10:10 #1 Mark Vientos: three straight PA HRs span + key 2-run shot in G3

11:55 Brett Baty’s August surge & legit 2B/3B versatility

15:24 Tyrone Taylor’s run-saving grab & bottom-order impact weekend

17:47 Wild Card watch: Reds/D-backs looming; circle Sept 5–7 at CIN

19:07 Homestand hype: Phillies first—perfect weather & scoreboard-watching

21:03 This week’s theme nights + Friday fireworks (Aug 29)

22:40 Pitching slate: Kodai Senga Monday, McLean Wednesday vs PHI

23:22 Sept 8 LIVE at PC Richard & Son Astoria—time & giveaways

24:22 Respect to Zack Wheeler (TOS surgery news)

25:43 Mets-Phillies rivalry stakes & approach: one pitch at a time

29:14 CTA: rate/review + Fantasy Football league invites

30:27 Sponsor read: PC Richard & Son (since 1909)

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