Morning Briefing: Team USA Upset by Italy

Good morning, Mets fans!

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World Baseball Classic Results

Nolan McLean made his first World Baseball Classic appearance on Tuesday for the United States against Italy. McLean struck out the side in the first but struggled in the second, allowing three two-out runs on homers from Jac Caglianone and Sam Antonacci. He finished his night with a line of three innings pitched, three runs allowed on two hits and two walks, and four strikeouts.

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